The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers

1980 · 133 min · EN · R · 7.7 (4,564 votes)
Dir. John Landis · Starring John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin · Music Elmer Bernstein · The Blues Brothers Collection

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

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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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This is a high-octane, music-fueled joyride. It's a riotous blend of anarchic comedy, electrifying musical performances, and propulsive chase sequences. Expect pure, unadulterated fun, a celebration of blues and soul, and a delightfully absurd quest for redemption.

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