Cove, The

Cove, The

2009

Using state-of-the-art equipment, a group of activists, led by renowned dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry, infiltrate a cove near Taijii, Japan to expose both a shocking instance of animal abuse and a serious threat to human health

Shallow Water. Deep Secret.

JBscale
90
Superior

Film Detail

Genre
Documentary - Biography
Length
1 hr. 32 mins.
US Theatrical Release
August 7, 2009
US Box Office
$857,005 (#6079 of 7377)
Global Office
$1,187,434 (#3924 of 4304)
Rating
PG-13
Parents Strongly Cautioned
Disturbing Content

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.78:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Freestyle Digital Media
Released
February 1, 2011
Acquired Date
November 10, 2025
Times Seen
1 Time
Last Watched
Specific date unknown.

Actors

Richard O'Barry
Richard O'Barry
Louie Psihoyos
Louie Psihoyos
Isabel Lucas
Isabel Lucas
Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere

Directors

Louie Psihoyos
Louie Psihoyos

Producers

Paula DuPré Pesmen
Paula DuPré Pesmen
Fisher Stevens
Fisher Stevens

Writers

Mark Monroe
Mark Monroe

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Ratings

JB Users
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RT Fresh Certified
95%
Tomatometer
133 votes
RT Fresh Certified
94%
Popcornmeter
2,288 votes
METASCORE
84
26 votes
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
52,770 votes