Where to watch The Cove (2009) tonight
The Cove (2009) runs 1 h 32 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 8.0 from 705 TMDB members. 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
- 1 h 32 min — ends 9:32 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Documentary
- Released
- July 31, 2009
- TMDB rating
- 8.0 / 10 from 705 votes
- Director
- Louie Psihoyos
- Starring
- Hayden Panettiere, Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank, Charles Hambleton
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Philo (subscription), Fandor (subscription), Fandor Amazon Channel (subscription), DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Cineverse (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Cove?
- The Cove is 1 h 32 min long (92 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Cove rated?
- The Cove is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is The Cove a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Cove?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Philo (subscription), Fandor (subscription), Fandor Amazon Channel (subscription), DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Cineverse (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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