Dakota's Summer (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2014, Dakota's Summer is a family film directed by Timothy Armstrong, running about 91 minutes. “Sometimes you win. Sometimes you learn.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cowgirls 'n Angels Dakota's Summer tells the story of Dakota Rose, a cowgirl and competitive trick rider who finds out at the age of seventeen that she was adopted. She secretly sets out to discover the truth about her adoption and meet her birth parents while visiting her grandfather, rodeo legend Austin Rose. At Austin's ranch on break from the Sweethearts of the Rodeo trick riding team, Dakota discovers that family is not defined by blood, but rather personal commitment and by the love they share. Finally at peace, Dakota trains with Austin in order to prepare to rejoin the Sweethearts for their final competition against the talented Lone Star trick riding team and become the champion trick rider she was destined to be.
Who’s in it. Dakota's Summer stars Haley Ramm as Dakota Rose, Jade Pettyjohn as Summer, Emily Bett Rickards as Kristin and Keith Carradine as Austin Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dakota's Summer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz and Starz Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dakota's Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dakota's Summer tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dakota's Summer (2014)?
- In US, Dakota's Summer is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dakota's Summer worth watching?
- Dakota's Summer holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dakota's Summer?
- Dakota's Summer stars Haley Ramm, Jade Pettyjohn, Emily Bett Rickards, Keith Carradine and Julie Ann Emery.
- When was Dakota's Summer released?
- Dakota's Summer was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.