Dakota (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1988, Dakota is a notable film directed by Fred Holmes, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. John Dakota is young bum with a hidden past. He meets a nice family and works on their ranch. He soon becomes a good friend of the disabled son and helps them overcome local problems.
Who’s in it. Dakota stars Lou Diamond Phillips as John Dakota, Dee Dee Norton as Molly Lechner, Herta Ware as Aunt Zard and Eli Cummins as Walt Lechner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dakota has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dakota page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dakota (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dakota change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dakota worth watching?
- Dakota holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dakota?
- Dakota stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Dee Dee Norton, Herta Ware, Eli Cummins and John Hawkes.
- When was Dakota released?
- Dakota was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.