The Couch Critic Logo
The Couch CriticCouch Critic
TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch
LogoThe Couch Critic

Menu

TrendingMoviesTV ShowsListsReviewsWhat to Watch

© 2026 The Couch Critic

The Couch Critic Logo

The Couch Critic

Your go-to destination for honest movie and TV show reviews from a passionate community of critics. Join the conversation today.

X

Explore

  • Trending
  • Movies
  • TV Shows
  • Reviews
  • Lists
  • Games
  • About Us

Categories

  • Popular Movies
  • Trending Now
  • Upcoming
  • Airing Today
  • Movie Genres
  • TV Genres

Community

  • Guides
  • What to Watch

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Cookie Policy
  • RSS Feed
© 2026 The Couch Critic.•Built by Hayden Thorn
Cookie Settings
The Movie Database

This application uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

Janis: Little Girl Blue
Janis: Little Girl Blue
  1. Movies
  2. Janis: Little Girl Blue

Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015
1h 46m
Documentary
Music

Status

Released

Release

2015

Runtime

1h 46m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

3
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube

Buy

3
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Streaming data provided byJustWatch
Updated daily

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 46m
Sep 9, 2015
Digital Release
Feb 5, 2016
Languages
English
Director
Amy J. Berg
Amy J. Berg
Production
Jigsaw Productions
Jigsaw Productions
Disarming Films
Disarming Films
American Masters Pictures
American Masters Pictures
Union Entertainment Group
Union Entertainment Group
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

8 Cast Members

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

Herself (archive footage)

Cat Power

Cat Power

Narrator (voice)

D. A. Pennebaker

D. A. Pennebaker

Himself

Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett

Himself

Peter Albin

Peter Albin

Himself

Karleen Bennett

Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

Laura Joplin

Herself - Janis Joplin's sister

Michael Joplin

Himself - Janis Joplin's brother

Recommended Movies