The Cove
Seen it?2009 | 92 min | Documentary
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Documentary Feature Film. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 105K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Louie Psihoyos
- Hayden PanettiereSelf
- Joe ChisholmSelf
- Mandy-Rae CruikshankSelf
- Charles HambletonSelf
- Simon HutchinsSelf
- Kirk KrackSelf
- Isabel LucasSelf
- Richard O'BarrySelf
- Roger PayneSelf
- John PotterSelf