Dakota
“No dog left behind.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 49 DaysApril 1, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 20, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Harrington
- Original Title
- Dakota
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Harris
Johnny Harrington
Giuseppe Pignone
Rafa Garcia
Marty Poole, Monika Bacardi, Andrea Iervolino, Vernon E. Mortensen, Danielle Maloni
Department Leadership Roster
Johnny Harrington
Writer
Marty Poole
Producer
Giuseppe Pignone
Director of Photography
Monika Bacardi
Producer
Andrea Iervolino
Producer
Kirk Harris
Director
Danielle Maloni
Producer
Rafa Garcia
Editor
Eleonora Devitofrancesco
Production Design
Luciano Capozzi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dakota
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What is Dakota about?
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.
Who directed Dakota?
Dakota was directed by Kirk Harris.
Who stars in Dakota?
The principal cast of Dakota includes Abbie Cornish, Lola Sultan, William Baldwin, Tim Rozon, Patrick Muldoon.
When was Dakota released and how long is it?
Dakota was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dakota?
Dakota holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).