Dakota
1988, English. Directed by Fred Holmes.
John Dakota is young bum with a hidden past. He meets a nice family and works on their ranch. He soon becomes a good friend of the disabled son and helps them overcome local problems.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Fred HolmesDirector
- Lou Diamond PhillipsJohn Dakota
- DeeDee NortonMolly Lechner
- Herta WareAunt Zard
- Eli CumminsWalt Lechner
- John HawkesRooster
- Tom CampitelliRob Diamond
- Leslie MullinCynthia Diamond
- Lawrence MontaigneMr. Diamond
- Ben JonesMr. Dakota
- Rodger BoyceSheriff
- Jordan BurtonCasey Lechner
- Steve RugeBo Sandoval
Details
- Released
- 2 December 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Darryl Kuntz
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Dakota: quick answers
Is Dakota worth watching?
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How long is Dakota?
Dakota runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Dakota have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dakota. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dakota parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dakota is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Dakota on?
Dakota isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 December 1988. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dakota?
If you liked Dakota, try F.I.S.T., The Parts You Lose, The Sound of Silence.
Who directed Dakota?
Dakota (1988) was directed by Fred Holmes and stars Lou Diamond Phillips, DeeDee Norton, Herta Ware.