Where to watch The Cove (2009)
PG-1392 min★ 8.0Documentary
Yes — The Cove is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
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 — common questions
- Can I watch The Cove for free?
- Yes. The Cove is streaming at no cost on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Cineverse, Tubi TV. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The Cove on Netflix?
- No. The Cove is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Cove without paying anything?
- Open The Roku Channel — no subscription and, on most of these, no account either. Everything is legal and studio-licensed; you watch ad breaks instead of paying a fee.
- How long is The Cove?
- The Cove runs 92 minutes, rated PG-13.
