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Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Janis: Little Girl Blue is a 2015 biographical documentary directed by Amy Berg, starring Cat Power. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

IMDb rating
7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$1.7M
Metascore
74
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Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Amy Berg
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Janis: Little Girl Blue About?

The premise of Janis: Little Girl Blue without spoilers.

This moving documentary explores the life of Janis Joplin through her own words. Using tender letters written to family and friends, the film reveals a vulnerable and complex soul beneath the iconic rock star image. Cat Power narrates these intimate letters, as director Amy Berg delves into Joplin's turbulent life and the sensitive, powerful woman behind the legend, showcasing the experiences that shaped her enduring music and continued inspiration.

Janis: Little Girl Blue Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Janis: Little Girl Blue Cast

Cat Power stars in Janis: Little Girl Blue. Directed by Amy Berg.

From the director

More from Amy Berg

More films directed by Amy Berg, best-rated first: Deliver Us from Evil, West of Memphis, It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley and Prophet's Prey.

Full filmography
Ratings

Janis: Little Girl Blue Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Janis: Little Girl Blue 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.

Box office

Janis: Little Girl Blue Box Office

Janis: Little Girl Blue grossed $1.7 million worldwide. $410,465 came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (76%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.7M

US & Canada
$410.5K
International
$1.3M
US & Canada 24% Rest of the world 76%
Videos

Janis: Little Girl Blue Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Janis: Little Girl Blue.

Janis: Little Girl Blue 2015 Official Trailer [HD 1080p]
Details

Janis: Little Girl Blue Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Janis - A Janis Joplin-sztori” and “Janis. La verdadera historia de la reina del blues”.

Also known as
  • Janis - A Janis Joplin-sztori
  • Janis. La verdadera historia de la reina del blues
  • Janis - Little Girl Blue
  • 재니스 조플린
  • 열정의 노래
  • Джанис Джоплин: Little Girl Blue
  • Janis Joplin - Little Girl Blue
  • 詹尼斯:蓝调小女孩
  • ג'אניס: ילדה קטנה עצובה
  • ジャニス リトル・ガール・ブルー
  • Janis - otožna deklica

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FAQ

Janis: Little Girl Blue FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Janis: Little Girl Blue, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Janis: Little Girl Blue?

Janis: Little Girl Blue runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Janis: Little Girl Blue released?

Janis: Little Girl Blue was released on November 27, 2015.

Who directed Janis: Little Girl Blue?

Janis: Little Girl Blue was directed by Amy Berg.

More films by Amy Berg

Who is in the cast of Janis: Little Girl Blue?

Janis: Little Girl Blue stars Cat Power.

How much did Janis: Little Girl Blue make at the box office?

Janis: Little Girl Blue grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($410,465 domestic, $1.3 million international).

How is Janis: Little Girl Blue rated?

Janis: Little Girl Blue has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Does Janis: Little Girl Blue have a post-credit scene?

No. Janis: Little Girl Blue has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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