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Where to Watch The Cove(2009)

“Shallow Water. Deep Secret.”

Documentary1h 32m

Looking for where to watch The Cove? You can currently find The Cove online through Philo, Fandor, and Fandor Amazon Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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.

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The Cove (2009), directed by Louie Psihoyos, is a documentary documentary and is available to stream on 17 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. Released in 2009, it's a 2000s documentary that continues to find new audiences through streaming.

The film stars Hayden Panettiere, Joe Chisholm, and Mandy-Rae Cruikshank. At 92 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

If you're looking to watch The Cove online, the best option is Philo for subscribers, and it's also included with Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies.

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Frequently asked

  • No — The Cove isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
  • The Cove is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel in the US.
  • No — The Cove isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
  • Yes — The Cove is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Cineverse, Tubi, and it's also included with Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
  • The Cove runs 1h 32m (92 minutes total).
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