Nomads (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1986, Nomads is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by John McTiernan, running about 89 minutes. “A terrifying story of the supernatural” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One night, in a Los Angeles hospital, Dr. Flax attends to a seriously injured man who, apparently crazed, whispers mysterious and disconcerting words in French into her ear.
Who’s in it. Nomads stars Lesley-Anne Down as Flax, Pierce Brosnan as Pommier, Anna Maria Monticelli as Niki and Adam Ant as Number One, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Nomads has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nomads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nomads tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nomads (1986)?
- In US, Nomads is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nomads worth watching?
- Nomads holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nomads?
- Nomads stars Lesley-Anne Down, Pierce Brosnan, Anna Maria Monticelli, Adam Ant and Mary Woronov.
- When was Nomads released?
- Nomads was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.