Cover for the film, The Cove, featuring a dolphins jumping out of the water.

The Cove

1h 32m

PG-13

2009

Last Updated: 28 July 2021Published On: 24 December 2014

The Cove follows an elite team on a mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, and shine a light on a deadly secret.

Cover for the film, The Cove, featuring a dolphins jumping out of the water.

The Cove

1h 32m

PG-13

2009

Last Updated: 28 July 2021Published On: 24 December 2014

The Cove follows an elite team on a mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, and shine a light on a deadly secret.

Cover for the film, The Cove, featuring a dolphins jumping out of the water.

The Cove

1h 32m

PG-13

2009

Last Updated: 28 July 2021Published On: 24 December 2014

The Cove follows an elite team on a mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan, and shine a light on a deadly secret.

NOTES FROM THE FILMMAKERS

Synopsis

Academy Award Winner for Best Documentary of 2009, The Cove follows an elite team of activists, filmmakers, and freedivers as they embark on a covert mission to penetrate a remote and hidden cove in Taiji, Japan shining a light on a dark and deadly secret.

Utilizing state-of-the-art techniques, including hidden microphones and cameras in fake rocks, the team uncovers how this small seaside village serves as a horrifying microcosm of massive ecological crimes happening worldwide.

The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure, and arresting imagery, adding up to an unforgettable story that has inspired audiences worldwide to action.

About the Filmmakers

The Cove was produced by Lions Gate and directed by Louie Pshioyos. Find out more about the film at thecovemovie.com.

Critic Reviews

“There are many documentaries angry about the human destruction of the planetary peace. This is one of the very best — a certain Oscar nominee. It includes a great many facts about the craven International Whaling Commission and many insights into the mistreatment of dolphins; Simon Hutchins, who has specialized in the subject for the London Telegraph, is especially helpful.” – Roger Ebert. The Cove Movie Review. 5 Aug 2009

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