The Coverup (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2008, The Coverup is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Brian Jun, running about 88 minutes. “Wrongful death. Rightful justice. Based on a true lie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Personal injury attorney Stuart Pepper faces the challenge of his young career when he takes on a controversial case of wrongful death in small town Iowa. Kevin Thacker's body was found in the alley outside the Marshalltown Police Department after the young man was arrested for drunk driving. The arresting officer's story is highly suspicious and everyone involved, from the investigating detective to the FBI, appear to be aiding in covering up what actually happened that fateful night. With a promise made to the Thacker family to expose the truth, Stu dives head first into an uphill battle against lies and corruption. What transpires will change this lawyer's life forever.
Who’s in it. The Coverup stars Gabriel Mann as Stu Pepper, John Savage as Thomas Thacker, Michael Welch as Kevin Thacker and Colby French as Officer Dodge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Coverup has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Coverup page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Coverup tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Coverup (2008)?
- In US, The Coverup is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Coverup worth watching?
- The Coverup holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Coverup?
- The Coverup stars Gabriel Mann, John Savage, Michael Welch, Colby French and Jennifer Finnigan.
- When was The Coverup released?
- The Coverup was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.