Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Cove

If you loved The Cove, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Blackfish

Blackfish

2013★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cove for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of k...

#2
Sea of Shadows

Sea of Shadows

2019★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cove for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

The vaquita, the world’s smallest whale, is nearing extinction as its habitat is destroyed by Mexican cartels and the Chinese Mafia, who harvest the totoaba fish, the “cocaine of ...

#3
Seaspiracy

Seaspiracy

2021★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cove for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Passionate about ocean life, a filmmaker sets out to document the harm that humans do to marine species — and uncovers an alarming global conspiracy....

#4
Dolphin Reef

Dolphin Reef

2018★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cove for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Echo is a youngster who can't quite decide if it's time to grow up and take on new responsibilities-or give in to her silly side and just have fun. Dolphin society is tricky, and t...

#5
Oceans

Oceans

2010★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cove for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

An ecological drama/documentary, filmed throughout the globe. Part thriller, part meditation on the vanishing wonders of the sub-aquatic world....

#6
Sharkwater Extinction

Sharkwater Extinction

2018★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Cove for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Discovering that sharks are being hunted to extinction, and with them the destruction of our life support system - activist and filmmaker Rob Stewart embarks on a dangerous quest t...

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