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Dakota's Summer

2014·Movie
1h 31min·PG
65
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Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Sports, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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Sometimes you win. Sometimes you learn.

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.
Family-Friendly DramaTeen EmpowermentRodeo SportsHeartwarming StorySelf-Discovery JourneyFound Family ThemeCompetitive SpiritAdoption StorylineWestern Aesthetic

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Where can I stream Dakota's Summer legally?

Dakota's Summer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Angel Studios in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dakota's Summer worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dakota's Summer rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Dakota's Summer?

1 h 31 min

Dakota's Summer runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Dakota's Summer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dakota's Summer?

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