The Cove
“Shallow Water. Deep Secret.”
Synopsis
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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Official US TrailerOfficial
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 29, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louie Psihoyos
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Monroe
- Original Score
- J. Ralph
- Original Title
- The Cove
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Quickfire Films, Diamond Docs, SkyFish Films, Oceanic Preservation Society, Participant
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louie Psihoyos
Mark Monroe
J. Ralph
Brook Aitken
Geoffrey Richman
Jim Clark, Charles Hambleton, Olivia Ahnemann, Fisher Stevens, Paula DuPré Pesmen
Department Leadership Roster
Louie Psihoyos
Director
Mark Monroe
Writer
Charles Hambleton
Producer
Olivia Ahnemann
Producer
Fisher Stevens
Producer
Paula DuPré Pesmen
Producer
J. Ralph
Original Music Composer
Brook Aitken
Director of Photography
Geoffrey Richman
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cove
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What is The Cove about?
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.
Who directed The Cove?
The Cove was directed by Louie Psihoyos.
Who stars in The Cove?
The principal cast of The Cove includes Hayden Panettiere, Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank, Charles Hambleton, Simon Hutchins.
When was The Cove released and how long is it?
The Cove was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did The Cove make at the box office?
The Cove grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Cove?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cove was composed by J. Ralph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cove?
The Cove holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).