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The Cove (2009), directed by Louie Psihoyos, is a documentary documentary and is available to stream on 16 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.4/10 and 95% on Rotten Tomatoes from 674 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. 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 Fandor for subscribers, and it's also included with Philo, 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. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Waltz with Bashir and Earth, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Cove isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
- The Cove is available to stream on Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — The Cove isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
- Yes — The Cove is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Plex Channel, The Roku Channel, Cineverse, Tubi, and it's also included with Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel.
- The Cove runs 1h 32m (92 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 95% · Metacritic 84/100.
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