The Cove (2009)
Directed by Louie Psihoyos · 92 min · Documentary
63.4 TOPICAL score · #1,092 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
The Cove (2009, directed by Louie Psihoyos) has a TOPICAL score of 63.4 - ranked 1,092 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on audience and awards, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 3 awards from 3 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film. Critics: 95% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8/10 critics' average · Metacritic 84. Audiences: TMDB 8/10 (701 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 24 languages.
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- Critics95% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8/10 critics' average · Metacritic 84
- AudienceTMDB 8/10 (701 ratings)
- Awards3 wins, 3 nominations - incl. Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film; Genesis Award; Sundance Audience Award: U.S. Documentary
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 24 languages
- Still read36,512 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Hayden Panettiere (actor #1,074), Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruickshank, Charles Hambleton
“it has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 8/10