The Cove (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2009, The Cove is a documentary film directed by Louie Psihoyos, running about 92 minutes. “Shallow Water. Deep Secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Cove stars Joe Chisholm as Himself, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank as Herself, Charles Hambleton as Himself and Simon Hutchins as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Cove has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cove page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cove tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cove (2009)?
- In US, The Cove is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cove worth watching?
- The Cove holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cove?
- The Cove stars Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank, Charles Hambleton, Simon Hutchins and Kirk Krack.
- When was The Cove released?
- The Cove was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.