
Dakota's Summer(2014)
“Sometimes you win. Sometimes you learn.”
Overview
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.
Director
Timothy Armstrong
Studio
Sense and Sensibility Ventures
Cast

Haley Ramm
as Dakota Rose

Jade Pettyjohn
as Summer

Emily Bett Rickards
as Kristin

Keith Carradine
as Austin Rose

Julie Ann Emery
as Annie

Spencer Boldman
as Bryce

Marin Hinkle
as Clara

Amber Hayes
as Amber

Liz Mikel
as Ms. Judd

Anne Lockhart
as Marion Rose

Mark Nutter
as Walker Rose
Derrick Strickland
as Blake
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
Sense and Sensibility Ventures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dakota's Summer?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dakota's Summer (2014).
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 and released in 2014. It is a family film.
How long is Dakota's Summer?▼
Dakota's Summer has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Dakota's Summer?▼
The cast of Dakota's Summer includes Haley Ramm as Dakota Rose, Jade Pettyjohn as Summer, Emily Bett Rickards as Kristin, Keith Carradine as Austin Rose, Julie Ann Emery as Annie and more.
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