Dakota (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1974, Dakota is a drama film directed by Wim Verstappen, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A Dutch pilot with a real passion for flying risks everything to keep his DC3/Dakota plane in the air. Excellent attention to detail and the beautiful backdrop of the Caribbean make this seldom seen much loved Dutch classic well worth watching.
Who’s in it. Dakota stars Kees Brusse as Dick de Boer, Monique van de Ven as Claudia, Willeke van Ammelrooy as Laura and Diana Dobbelman as Helen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dakota has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dakota page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dakota tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dakota (1974)?
- In US, Dakota is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dakota worth watching?
- Dakota holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dakota?
- Dakota stars Kees Brusse, Monique van de Ven, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Diana Dobbelman and Dora van der Groen.
- When was Dakota released?
- Dakota was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.