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Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015·Movie
1h 46min
78
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Big heart, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and deeply moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score, editing, and sound design

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Editing8

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About

Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. Director Amy Berg explored Joplin's story in depth. A portrait of a complicated, driven and often beleaguered artist. Joplin's own words recount a series of letters she wrote to her family over the years. Janis was a vessel of energy when she sang. Her rapid rise and untimely death changed music forever.
Intimate Rock DocumentaryTragic Icon BiographyNostalgic 60s VibeEmotional Letter-NarrationMusically ImmersivePsychological PortraitCultural History LessonBittersweet Melancholy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Janis: Little Girl Blue legally?

Janis: Little Girl Blue is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Janis: Little Girl Blue worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Janis: Little Girl Blue rated?

Drug useStrong language

Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Janis: Little Girl Blue?

1 h 46 min

Janis: Little Girl Blue runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Janis: Little Girl Blue based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Janis: Little Girl Blue?

Critics84
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Janis: Little Girl Blue higher (84) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Janis: Little Girl Blue in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Janis: Little Girl Blue?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Janis: Little Girl Blue in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.