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In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan lies a shocking secret that a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep hidden from the world. In Taiji, Japan, former dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry has come to set things right after a long search for redemption. In the 1960s, it was O'Barry who captured and trained the 5 dolphins who played the title character in the international television sensation... See Full Description
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Documentary |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 34 min. |
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| Release Date: |
July 31st, 2009 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for disturbing content. |
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| Distributors: |
Roadside Attractions
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$736,345 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...a thriller in a classical sense." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...a heartbreaking documentary..." more...
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A |
Entertainment Weekly, Owen Gleiberman
"...the rare documentary specifically designed as a thriller." more...
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B+ |
Filmcritic.com, Chris Cabin
"Like Man on Wire, The Cove benefits greatly from its structure..." more...
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B |
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