---
title: "The Cove"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cove-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 23128
imdb_id: "tt1313104"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 702
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Cove (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cove-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Cove is a 2009 documentary film with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes, directed by Louie Psihoyos and starring Hayden Panettiere, Joe Chisholm, and Mandy-Rae Cruikshank. It follows an elite team of individuals, filmmakers, and free divers on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Japan and shine light on a dark and deadly secret.

The film carries a PG-13 rating and explores shocking discoveries that are only the tip of the iceberg, presenting a true story captured through the efforts of its cast and crew.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An elite team embarks on a covert mission to expose a dark secret in Japan."

### Why Watch
- It tells an amazing true story about a covert mission.
- It features an elite team of filmmakers and free divers.
- It uncovers shocking discoveries that are only the tip of the iceberg.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It deals with a dark and deadly secret that may be disturbing.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone involves uncovering a dark and deadly secret with a documentary format.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #true-story, #covert-mission, #documentary, #hidden-cove, #shocking-discoveries, #elite-team

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Fandor | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | DocPlay, Beamafilm, DocPlay Amazon Channel | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Louie Psihoyos
- **Networks / Studios**: Quickfire Films, Diamond Docs, SkyFish Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hayden Panettiere** as *Self*
- **Joe Chisholm** as *Self*
- **Mandy-Rae Cruikshank** as *Self*
- **Charles Hambleton** as *Self*
- **Simon Hutchins** as *Self*
- **Kirk Krack** as *Self*
- **Isabel Lucas** as *Self*
- **Richard O'Barry** as *Self*
- **Roger Payne** as *Self*
- **John Potter** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Cove?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database under the Watch Now section.

### Q: Is The Cove worth watching?
It features an amazing true story about a covert mission to uncover a dark secret in Japan.

### Q: What is the runtime of The Cove?
The documentary has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: Who directed The Cove?
The film was directed by Louie Psihoyos.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Cove — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23128)
- [The Cove (2009) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1313104/fullcredits/)
- [The Cove (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cove_(film))
- [The Cove (2009) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23128-the-cove/cast)
- [The Cove (2009) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-cove/36223/credits/)

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