Director: Louie Psihoyos, The Bay is a 2009 documentary that exposes Japan’s secret dolphin slaughter. Filmmakers and divers take on the task and reveal shocking truths about the cruel marine mammal trade.
Here’s how to watch and stream The Cove on streaming services like Peacock and Hulu.
Can The Cove be streamed?
Yes, The Cove is available to stream on Peacock and Hulu.
The Cove documents the efforts of activists and filmmakers, including Richard O’Barry, to expose the annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan. Through undercover operations and hidden cameras, they expose the brutal slaughter of the marine mammals for meat and capture for marine parks, sparking international outrage. The film highlights ethical dilemmas in animal exploitation and environmental protection, and shows 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 on Hulu
“The Cove” can be viewed on Hulu. The subscription-based streaming service offers live TV streaming options for sports, news and events, catering to the different preferences of viewers.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select “Start 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 and gives users access to Hulu’s streaming library with ads. Hulu (without ads) is the service’s premium option and offers access to the library without ads. There are also several packages with Hulu that combine the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, as well as Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
Watch The Cove streaming on Peacock
“The Cove” can be viewed on Peacock. It offers a mix of popular NBC shows, exclusive original shows, blockbuster movies and live sports, 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 offers access to over 80,000 hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo shows, plus 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan, but without ads (with a few exceptions). It also lets users download select titles to watch offline and gives them 24/7 access to your local NBC channel.
The official synopsis of The Cove is as follows:
“The Cove tells the astonishing true story of how an elite team of private citizens, filmmakers and freedivers embarked on a secret mission to penetrate Japan’s hidden cove and uncover a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were just the tip of the iceberg.”
NOTE: Streaming services listed above are subject to change. Information provided was accurate at the time of writing.
