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The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

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.

Where to Watch

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Blues Brothers
  • Genres: Music, Comedy, Action, Crime
  • Release Date: 1980-06-16
  • Runtime: 133 minutes
  • Rating: 7.726/10 (4315 votes)
  • Budget: $27,000,000
  • Revenue: $115,229,890
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 6.3136
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

as Elwood Blues

John Belushi

John Belushi

as 'Joliet' Jake Blues

James Brown

James Brown

as Cleophus James

Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

as Curtis

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

as Ray

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

as Mrs. Murphy

Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper

as Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper

Donald 'Duck' Dunn

Donald 'Duck' Dunn

as Donald 'Duck' Dunn

Murphy Dunne

Murphy Dunne

as Murphy 'Murph' Dunne

Willie Hall

Willie Hall

as Willie 'Too Big' Hall

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Remembering the Sensational John Belushi Bonus Feature

Gimme Some Lovin’ Gets Rejected at the Country Bar in 4K HDR

Remembering John Belushi Bonus Feature

Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer

Aretha Franklin Sings "Think" in 4K HDR

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blues Brothers?â–Ľ

The Blues Brothers is a Music, Comedy, Action, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1980-06-16.

Who are the main actors in The Blues Brothers?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, .

Where can I watch The Blues Brothers online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Blues Brothers is available.

Is The Blues Brothers based on a true story?â–Ľ

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Blues Brothers?â–Ľ

The Blues Brothers has an IMDb rating of 7.726/10 based on 4315 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Blues Brothers?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $27,000,000 and earned $115,229,890 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Blues Brothers?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Blues Brothers filmed?â–Ľ

The Blues Brothers was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Blues Brothers?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Blues Brothers is 133 minutes.

Is The Blues Brothers suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Blues Brothers?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Blues Brothers.

Does The Blues Brothers have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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