Dakota

A former service dog named Dakota moves into a small-town family farm to live with Kate, a single mother, and her daughter, Alex. While the dog quickly integrates into the community and forms a close bond with the girl, the family faces a conflict with the local sheriff. The rogue official threatens the survival of their land, forcing the family to work together with Dakota to save their home.

Directed by Kirk Harris, this production was the second of three films he directed between 2019 and 2023. The screenplay was written by Johnny Harrington and produced by Marty Poole, Andrea Iervolino, and Monika Bacardi. The ensemble cast includes Abbie Cornish, Lola Sultan, William Baldwin, Tim Rozon, Patrick Muldoon, and Robert Davide.

Released in 2022, the film holds a rating of 5.3 on IMDb based on 3,200 votes, while it has a higher score of 6.1 on TMDB from 37 votes.