Dakota's Summer
“Sometimes you win. Sometimes you learn.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Cowgirls 'n Angels Dakota's Summer Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Family Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-10
Top Cast
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Haley Ramm
Dakota Rose
Jade Pettyjohn
Summer
Emily Bett Rickards
Kristin
Keith Carradine
Austin Rose
Julie Ann Emery
Annie
Spencer Boldman
Bryce
Marin Hinkle
Clara
Amber Hayes
Amber
Liz Mikel
Ms. Judd
Anne Lockhart
Marion Rose
Mark Nutter
Walker Rose
Derrick Strickland
Blake
Haley Ganzel
Rose James
Leslie-Anne Panaligan
Madison De La Cruz
Amber Dawn Landrum
Julia Reneau
Walt Roberts
Buttercup Rodeo Announcer
Kim Whalen
Dawn Morton
Bryan Dechart
Taylor Chase
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Armstrong
- Original Score
- Todd Haberman, Michael John Mollo
- Original Title
- Dakota's Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Sense and Sensibility Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Armstrong
Timothy Armstrong
Todd Haberman, Michael John Mollo
Andrew Strahorn
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Armstrong
Writer
Timothy Armstrong
Director
Austin Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Todd Haberman
Original Music Composer
Michael John Mollo
Original Music Composer
Andrew Strahorn
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dakota's Summer
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What is Dakota's Summer 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 directed Dakota's Summer?
Dakota's Summer was directed by Timothy Armstrong.
Who stars in Dakota's Summer?
The principal cast of Dakota's Summer includes Haley Ramm, Jade Pettyjohn, Emily Bett Rickards, Keith Carradine, Julie Ann Emery.
When was Dakota's Summer released and how long is it?
Dakota's Summer was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Dakota's Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dakota's Summer was composed by Todd Haberman, Michael John Mollo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dakota's Summer?
Dakota's Summer holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).