Dakota

2022·Movie
1h 36min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

No dog left behind.

Dakota, an ex-service dog, joins single mum Kate and her daughter Alex to live on their small-town family farm. Dakota quickly adjusts to her new home and becomes somewhat of a local hero, soon becoming inseparable from Alex. But when the farm’s existence is threatened by the town’s rogue sheriff, Dakota must help the family band together and save the land.
Family-FriendlyService DogSmall TownHeartwarmingHeroic AnimalComing-of-AgeCrimeInspirational

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dakota

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Where can I stream Dakota legally?

Dakota is included with a subscription to Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Angel Studios in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dakota worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Dakota?

1 h 36 min

Dakota runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dakota?

Critics46
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Dakota higher (60) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Dakota in?

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dakota?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dakota in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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