---
title: "Like Dandelion Dust"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/like-dandelion-dust-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43937
imdb_id: "tt0981042"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 64
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Like Dandelion Dust (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/like-dandelion-dust-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Like Dandelion Dust is a drama film released in 2009 that was directed by Jon Gunn and based on the novel of the same name by Karen Kingsbury. The film stars Mira Sorvino, Barry Pepper, and Cole Hauser. Rip Porter is sentenced to seven years in prison for beating his wife, Wendy. Upon his release, Rip discovers that Wendy gave up their child, and the privileged Campbell family adopted him. Consequently, the two families find themselves in a legal battle for the child they both love. The production won twenty-six awards at twenty-three film festivals. It has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes, carries a PG-13 rating, and had a United States release date of February fifth, two thousand nine.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Angel Studios, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel, Wonder Project Amazon Channel | Fawesome, YOW.tv | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jon Gunn
- **Networks / Studios**: lucky crow films, Downes Brothers Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mira Sorvino** as *Wendy Porter*
- **Barry Pepper** as *Rip Porter*
- **Cole Hauser** as *Jack Campbell*
- **Kate Levering** as *Molly Campbell*
- **Maxwell Perry Cotton** as *Joey Campbell*
- **L. Scott Caldwell** as *Allyson Bower*
- **Abby Brammell** as *Beth Norton*
- **Kirk B.R. Woller** as *Bill Norton*
- **Brett Rice** as *Judge Evans*
- **Chad Gundersen** as *Cop 1*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Like Dandelion Dust online?
Like Dandelion Dust is currently available to watch or stream on Peacock Premium, Angel Studios, UP Faith & Family Apple TV channel, Peacock Premium Plus. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Like Dandelion Dust worth watching?
Like Dandelion Dust holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 64 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Like Dandelion Dust and when was it released?
Like Dandelion Dust is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Like Dandelion Dust?
Like Dandelion Dust was directed by Jon Gunn.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Like Dandelion Dust — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43937)
- [Like Dandelion Dust (2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0981042/fullcredits/)
- [Like Dandelion Dust - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Like_Dandelion_Dust)
- [Like Dandelion Dust (2009) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43937-like-dandelion-dust/cast)
- [Like Dandelion Dust (2009) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/like-dandelion-dust/credits)
- [Like Dandelion Dust Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/like-dandelion-dust/39033/credits/)

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