The Cove
“Shallow Water. Deep Secret.”
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Cast
Richard O'Barry 
Louie Psihoyos Hardy Jones Michael Illiff Joji Morishita Ian Campbell
Credits
Written by: Mark Monroe
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
A documentary that plays like a heist thriller, following activists on a covert mission to expose something hidden. It is gripping, angry and sometimes upsetting. Persuasive advocacy filmmaking for viewers who want to be moved and informed.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival 2009: Audience Award
Ratings
IMDb: 8.4 / 10 (52,945 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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