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The Blues Brothers

R19802h 13mJohn Landis
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 60

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"They'll never get caught. They're on a mission from God."

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

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PrisonChicago, IllinoisDancingConcertCountry MusicNaziJazzNunMusic InstrumentBlues

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Blues Brothers (1980) about?

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

Who stars in The Blues Brothers?

The Blues Brothers stars John Belushi ('Joliet' Jake Blues), Dan Aykroyd (Elwood Blues), James Brown (Cleophus James), Cab Calloway (Curtis), Ray Charles (Ray). The film was directed by John Landis.

How long is The Blues Brothers?

The Blues Brothers has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is The Blues Brothers worth watching?

The Blues Brothers holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Music, Comedy, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Blues Brothers?

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