Janis (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1974, Janis is a documentary film directed by Howard Alk, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Released just a few years after her death, this forms a picture of who Janis was through interviews and performance clips.
Who’s in it. Janis stars Janis Joplin as Herself, Richard Bell as Himself, Sam Andrew and John Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Janis has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Janis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Janis tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Janis (1974)?
- In US, Janis is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Janis worth watching?
- Janis holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Janis?
- Janis stars Janis Joplin, Richard Bell, Sam Andrew, John Simon and Dick Cavett.
- When was Janis released?
- Janis was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.