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Janis

Janis is a 1974 Canadian-American documentary by Howard Alk about Janis Joplin, built from archival rehearsals, interviews, and concert footage.

7.8 Good

apps Top Janis Alternatives

The top alternative to Janis in 2026 is Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back with a score of 9.1/10, followed by Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day (9.1) and Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth (8.5).

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Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back

Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back

“Don’t Look Back” is a 1967 concert film documenting Bob Dylan's UK tour. It captures his iconic performances and offers...

Documentary Folk Concert Film 1967
9.1 Excellent
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Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day

Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day

Celebration Day is a concert film documenting Led Zeppelin’s 2012 performance at the O2 Arena. It captures a full evenin...

Rock Theatrical Concert Film 2012
9.1 Excellent
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Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth

Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth

The film *Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth* documents the musician’s life over a single year, observed through intimate f...

Rock Documentary Theatrical 2014
8.5 Great
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The Rolling Stones: Ladies and Gentlemen

The Rolling Stones: Ladies and Gentlemen

“This 1974 film captures The Rolling Stones performing live in Texas, documenting a segment of their 1972 *Exile on Main...

Rock Concert Film 1974 Rolling Stones
8.5 Great
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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream

Peter Bogdanovich’s *Runnin’ Down a Dream* offers an intimate look at Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers during their 2006...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 2007
8.5 Great
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The Kids Are Alright

The Kids Are Alright

The Kids Are Alright is Jeff Stein's 1979 rockumentary about the Who, spanning 1964 to 1978 and including Keith Moon's f...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 1979
8.4 Great
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Cocksucker Blues

Cocksucker Blues

Cocksucker Blues is Robert Frank's unreleased 1972 documentary on the Rolling Stones' U.S. tour, notable for court-restr...

Rock Documentary Concert Film Unreleased
8.4 Great
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The Who at Kilburn 1977

The Who at Kilburn 1977

The Who at Kilburn 1977 is a 2008 DVD release of the band's 1977 Gaumont State Cinema show, one of Keith Moon's last fil...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 1977
8.4 Great
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Paul McCartney: Wingspan

Paul McCartney: Wingspan

Paul McCartney: Wingspan is a 2001 television documentary by Alistair Donald, tracing McCartney's post-Beatles work with...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 2001
8.0 Great
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Fleetwood Mac: Tusk

Fleetwood Mac: Tusk

Fleetwood Mac: Tusk concerns Fleetwood Mac's 1979 double album, notable for its experimental post-Rumours sound and USC...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 1979
7.9 Good
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Nick Cave: This Much I Know to Be True

Nick Cave: This Much I Know to Be True

Nick Cave: This Much I Know to Be True is Andrew Dominik's 2022 documentary on Nick Cave and Warren Ellis performing Gho...

Rock Documentary 2022 Concert Film
7.8 Good
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Eric Clapton: Nothing But the Blues

Eric Clapton: Nothing But the Blues

Eric Clapton: Nothing But the Blues is a 1995 PBS documentary on Clapton's blues roots, executive-produced by Martin Sco...

Documentary Concert Film Blues 1994
7.8 Good
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Foo Fighters: Back and Forth

Foo Fighters: Back and Forth

Foo Fighters: Back and Forth is a 2011 James Moll documentary on the band and Wasting Light; it won the 2012 Grammy for...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 2011
7.7 Good
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Festival Express

Festival Express

Festival Express is Bob Smeaton's 2003 documentary on a 1970 Canadian train tour with Janis Joplin, the Grateful Dead, t...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 2003
7.5 Good
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Neil Young: Year of the Horse

Neil Young: Year of the Horse

Neil Young: Year of the Horse is Jim Jarmusch's 1997 documentary following Neil Young and Crazy Horse on their 1996 tour...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 1997
7.4 Good
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Glastonbury: The Movie

Glastonbury: The Movie

Glastonbury: The Movie is a 1996 British documentary by William Beaton, Robin Mahoney and Matthew Salkeld, filmed at the...

Rock Documentary 1995 Concert Film
7.4 Good
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U2: Rattle and Hum

U2: Rattle and Hum

U2: Rattle and Hum is Phil Joanou's 1988 rockumentary, following U2's Joshua Tree Tour encounters with American blues, g...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 1988
7.3 Good
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is

Elvis: That's the Way It Is

Elvis: That's the Way It Is is Denis Sanders's 1970 American concert documentary, covering Elvis Presley's Las Vegas Sum...

Pop Rock Documentary Concert Film
7.2 Good
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Elvis on Tour

Elvis on Tour

Elvis on Tour is a 1972 MGM documentary by Pierre Adidge and Robert Abel, noted for split-screen concert footage and a 1...

Pop Rock Documentary Concert Film
7.1 Good
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Def Leppard: Historia

Def Leppard: Historia

Def Leppard: Historia is a 1988 video compilation collecting the British rock band's promotional clips from 1980 through...

Rock Documentary Concert Film 1988
6.7 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Janis Action
Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back
Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back
Film Documentary Folk Concert Film
9.1 Excellent +1.3 Compare
Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day
Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day
Film Rock Theatrical Concert Film
9.1 Excellent +1.3 Compare
Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth
Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth
Film Rock Documentary Theatrical
8.5 Great +0.7 Compare
The Rolling Stones: Ladies and Gentlemen
The Rolling Stones: Ladies and Gentlemen
Film Rock Concert Film 1974
8.5 Great +0.7 Compare
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
Film Rock Documentary Concert Film
8.5 Great +0.7 Compare
The Kids Are Alright
The Kids Are Alright
Film Rock Documentary Concert Film
8.4 Great +0.6 Compare
Cocksucker Blues
Cocksucker Blues
Film Rock Documentary Concert Film
8.4 Great +0.6 Compare
The Who at Kilburn 1977
The Who at Kilburn 1977
Film Rock Documentary Concert Film
8.4 Great +0.6 Compare
Paul McCartney: Wingspan
Paul McCartney: Wingspan
Film Rock Documentary Concert Film
8.0 Great +0.2 Compare
Fleetwood Mac: Tusk
Fleetwood Mac: Tusk
Film Rock Documentary Concert Film
7.9 Good +0.1 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Janis?
The top alternatives to Janis in 2026 include Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back, Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day, Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth, The Rolling Stones: Ladies and Gentlemen, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Janis compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Janis scores 7.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Janis worth it in 2026?
Janis scores 7.8/10 in the Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Janis?
Several alternatives to Janis offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
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How many alternatives to Janis are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Janis in the Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Janis alternative has the highest rating?
Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back currently holds the highest rating among Janis alternatives with a score of 9.1/10.
Can I use Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back instead of Janis?
Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back is one of the top-rated alternatives to Janis. While they serve similar purposes in the Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
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Pricing varies among Janis alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Janis alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Janis vs Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back: which is better?
Janis scores 7.8/10 while Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Janis vs Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day: which is better?
Janis scores 7.8/10 while Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Janis vs Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth: which is better?
Janis scores 7.8/10 while Nick Cave: 20,000 Days on Earth scores 8.5/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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