The Cove
2009, English. Directed by Louie Psihoyos.
Shallow Water. Deep Secret.
The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were only the tip of the iceberg.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Cove
The Cove is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and DocuramaFilms in India.
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Details
- Released
- 31 July 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Monroe
- Box office
- $1.2M
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The Cove: quick answers
Is The Cove worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 705 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cove?
The Cove runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Cove have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cove. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Cove parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Cove is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Cove on?
The Cove is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and DocuramaFilms in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Cove?
If you liked The Cove, try Blackfish, Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea, We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists.
Who directed The Cove?
The Cove (2009) was directed by Louie Psihoyos and stars Hayden Panettiere, Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank.