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Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1999, Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged is a music film, running about 44 minutes.

What it’s about. MTV Unplugged is the first live album by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, released by Maverick Records in the United States on November 9, 1999 (see 1999 in music). It comprises songs performed by Morissette on the television program MTV Unplugged. Twelve tracks were included on the album, but Morissette performed several others, including "Baba", "Thank U" (both from 1998's Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie) and "Your House" (the hidden track on 1995's Jagged Little Pill), during her Unplugged concert. These were later released as B-sides on the "King of Pain" single release. The first single, "That I Would Be Good", was moderately successful, and two other tracks, "King of Pain" (a cover of the song by The Police) and "You Learn" were released as singles outside North America. As of March 2012, the album has sold 673,000 copies in the U.S.

Who’s in it. Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged stars Alanis Morissette as Self, Nick Lashley as Guitar, Joel Shearer as Guitar and Deron Johnson as keyboards, background vocals in "King of Pain", among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged page.

If you liked it. Fans of Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

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Where can I watch Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged (1999)?
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Is Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged worth watching?
Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged?
Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged stars Alanis Morissette, Nick Lashley, Joel Shearer, Deron Johnson and Chris Chaney.
When was Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged released?
Alanis Morissette - MTV Unplugged was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.