Directed by Louie Psihoyos, The Cove is a 2009 documentary exposing Japan’s hidden dolphin slaughter. The task is undertaken by filmmakers and divers revealing shocking truths about the cruel marine mammal trade.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Cove via streaming services such as Peacock & Hulu.
Is The Cove available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Cove is available to watch via streaming on Peacock & Hulu.
The Cove documents the efforts of activists and filmmakers, including Richard O’Barry, to expose the annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan. Through covert operations and hidden cameras, they reveal the brutal slaughter of the marine mammals for meat and capture for marine parks, sparking international outrage. The film underscores ethical dilemmas in animal exploitation and environmental conservation, highlighting the global impact of local practices.
Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank, Charles Hambleton, Simon Hutchins, Kirk Krack, Isabel Lucas, and Richard O’Barry star in The Cove.
Watch The Cove streaming via Hulu
The Cove is available to watch on Hulu. The subscription-based streaming service offers live TV streaming options for sports, news, and events, catering to diverse viewer preferences.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
Watch The Cove streaming via Peacock
The Cove is available to watch on Peacock. It features a mix of popular NBC shows, exclusive originals, blockbuster movies, and live sports coverage, making it a comprehensive streaming platform for viewers.
You can watch via Peacock by following these steps:
- Go to PeacockTV.com
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Choose your payment plan
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (premium)
- $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (premium plus)
- Create your account
- Enter your payment details
Peacock’s Premium account provides access to over 80,000+ hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo Shows, along with 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan but with no ads (save for limited exclusions), along with allowing users to download select titles and watch them offline and providing access to your local NBC channel live 24/7.
The official synopsis of The Cove is as follows:
“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.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
