Cover Up (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1949, Cover Up is a mystery film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 82 minutes. “It takes more than a kiss to cover up a killing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Insurance investigator Sam Donovan is looking into the apparent suicide of a man in a small Midwestern town. All clues leads him into suspecting murder. Unfortunately, no one wants to assist him with the case, including Sheriff Larry Best.
Who’s in it. Cover Up stars William Bendix as Larry Best, Dennis O'Keefe as Sam Donovan, Barbara Britton as Anita Weatherby and Art Baker as Stu Weatherby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Cover Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cover Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cover Up tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cover Up (1949)?
- In US, Cover Up is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cover Up worth watching?
- Cover Up holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cover Up?
- Cover Up stars William Bendix, Dennis O'Keefe, Barbara Britton, Art Baker and Helen Spring.
- When was Cover Up released?
- Cover Up was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.