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Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015Movie1 h 46 min

78
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, deeply moving documentary movie about a real life story and history, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Intimate Rock Documentary
  • Tragic Icon Biography
  • Nostalgic 60s Vibe
  • Emotional Letter-Narration
  • Musically Immersive
  • Psychological Portrait
  • Cultural History Lesson
  • Bittersweet Melancholy

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Directed by
Amy J. Berg
Written by
Amy J. Berg
Music by
Joel Shearer

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Facts

September 9, 2015 · 1 h 46 min · Drug Use, Strong Language

Released
September 9, 2015
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
18 countries

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Where can I stream Janis: Little Girl Blue?

In the United States, Janis: Little Girl Blue streams on Prime and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Janis: Little Girl Blue worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Janis: Little Girl Blue okay for kids?

Drug useStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are drug use and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Janis: Little Girl Blue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.