A Cowgirl's Story
“When the going gets tough, the tough go riding.”
Synopsis
Dusty Rhodes is new at Jefferson High, and she sticks out like a... well, a cowgirl. Dusty is a real cowgirl from Texas. Her parents are in the U.S. Army: her mother a helicopter pilot and her father a Special Forces Army Ranger. At first, Dusty is an outcast, but eventually she makes friends with a group that includes Savanah, a girl whose father was killed while fighting in Iraq three years earlier. Even though Savanah is kind of Goth and Dusty is all cowgirl they have a special connection and they bond. Dusty gets the school to agree to an Equestrian Drill Team and she enlists her new city slicker friends to join the team. As Dusty and the team practice, Dusty deals with the fears that come with her mother fighting in Afghanistan.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Cowgirl's Story Trailer - On DVD 4/18!Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-23
Top Cast
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Bailee Madison
Dusty Rhodes
Pat Boone
Grandpa
Alicia Coppola
Lieutenant Helen Rhodes
Froy Gutierrez
Jason
Jordi Vilasuso
Mike
Aedin Mincks
Dale
Elise Robertson
Mrs. Cheryl Stocker
Monica Lawson
Mrs. Preston
Ming Lo
Veterinarian
Chloe Lukasiak
Savannah Stocker
Quartay Denaya
Meryl
Carly Peeters
Cinda
James C. Victor
Randall
Kikey Castillo
Nurse
Aidan Alexander
Trevor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Timothy Armstrong
- Original Title
- A Cowgirl's Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Rodeo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Armstrong
Timothy Armstrong
Tyler Purcell
Bailee Madison, Ralph McCloud, Timothy Armstrong, Paul Crouch Jr., Starla Christian
Department Leadership Roster
Bailee Madison
Producer
Tyler Purcell
Editor
Timothy Armstrong
Writer
Timothy Armstrong
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Cowgirl's Story
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What is A Cowgirl's Story about?
Dusty Rhodes is new at Jefferson High, and she sticks out like a... well, a cowgirl. Dusty is a real cowgirl from Texas. Her parents are in the U.S. Army: her mother a helicopter pilot and her father a Special Forces Army Ranger. At first, Dusty is an outcast, but eventually she makes friends with a group that includes Savanah, a girl whose father was killed while fighting in Iraq three years earlier. Even though Savanah is kind of Goth and Dusty is all cowgirl they have a special connection and they bond. Dusty gets the school to agree to an Equestrian Drill Team and she enlists her new city slicker friends to join the team. As Dusty and the team practice, Dusty deals with the fears that come with her mother fighting in Afghanistan.
Who directed A Cowgirl's Story?
A Cowgirl's Story was directed by Timothy Armstrong.
Who stars in A Cowgirl's Story?
The principal cast of A Cowgirl's Story includes Bailee Madison, Pat Boone, Alicia Coppola, Froy Gutierrez, Jordi Vilasuso.
When was A Cowgirl's Story released and how long is it?
A Cowgirl's Story was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Cowgirl's Story?
A Cowgirl's Story holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).