Cast: Janis Joplin

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Janis Joplin. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


Janis

1974 · Documentary · 96 min. · Canada

Direction Howard Alk

Cast Janis Joplin · Peter Albin · Sam Andrew · David Getz

Synopsis The life and music of Janis Joplin.

7.0

149 votes

7.0

149 votes

Little Richard: I Am Everything

2023 · Documentary · 101 min. · United States

Direction Lisa Cortes

Cast Little Richard · Chuck Berry · Paul McCartney · Mick Jagger

Synopsis One of a kind rock 'n' roll icon who shaped the world of music.

Max

6.9

255 votes

6.9

255 votes

Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015 · Documentary · 115 min. · United States

Direction Amy Berg

Cast Janis Joplin · Cat Power · Peter Albin · Dick Cavett

Synopsis Janis Joplin was one of the world’s most influential rock icons and a goddess of sound, but there was actually far more to her than that. She inspired a generation, breaking new ground for the female rock singers who followed....

6.7

1K votes

6.7

1K votes

Patti Smith: Electric Poet (TV)

2022 · Documentary · 54 min. · France

Direction Anne Cutaia · Sophie Peyrard

Cast Stanley Bard · William S. Burroughs · John Cale · Alika Del Sol

Synopsis At the age of 20, Patti Smith arrives in New York and upsets the codes of rock, poetry, and genre. She has become a living legend without ever leaving the sidelines. A poet, actress, and musician. Also militant. An artist...

6.3

199 votes

6.3

199 votes

Woodstock Diary (TV)

1994 · Documentary · 174 min. · United States

Direction Chris Hegedus · Erez Laufer · D.A. Pennebaker

Cast Janis Joplin · Jimi Hendrix · Joe Cocker · Joan Baez

Synopsis Woodstock Diaries (also called Woodstock Diary) was originally broadcasted on U.S. TV in August 1994 - in honor of the 25th anniversary of the event.

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Nine Hundred Nights

2001 · Documentary · 58 min. · United States

Direction Michael Burlingame

Cast Janis Joplin · Big Brother and the Holding Company · Peter Albin · Sam Andrew

Synopsis Documentary about the psychedelic band Big Brother and The Holding Company and her singer Janis Joplin.

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Divas: Tina Turner

2023 · Documentary · 44 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Daria Tuca

Cast Tina Turner · Janis Joplin · Kobna Holdbrook-Smith · René Angelil

Synopsis One of the greatest performers of our time, Tina Turner, has captured the hearts and souls of millions around the world with her powerful voice, electrifying stage presence, and inspiring life story.

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