The Cove

1h 32m · 2009 · Directed by Louie Psihoyos · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Cove (2009) runs 1h 32m, directed by Louie Psihoyos. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Documentary

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.