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The Blues Brothers

Action & AdventureComedy18+ (R)19802h 13m

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The Blues Brothers (1980)

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7.9/10

205.3K Votes

Action & Adventure Comedy Rated: 18+ (R)19802h 13m

Jake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison, but the duo has just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where the two were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago.The Blues Brothers featuring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi is available for rent or purchase on iTunes, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, available for rent or purchase on Google Play, and 3 others. It's an action & adventure and comedy movie with a high IMDb audience rating of 7.9 (205,313 votes).

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#360 Ranked Movie

#7 Ranked in Prison Movies

#13 Ranked in Music Movies

#45 Ranked in Comedy Movies

The Blues Brothers has a high IMDb audience rating of 7.9 (205,313 votes). The movie is extremely popular with Reelgood users lately.

About The Blues Brothers

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Jake Blues rejoins with his brother Elwood after being released from prison, but the duo has just days to reunite their old R&B band and save the Catholic home where the two were raised, outrunning the police as they tear through Chicago.

Age rating: 18+ (R)

Runtime: 2h 13m

Extra Information

Related Genres: Action & Adventure Comedy

Related Tags: Prison Music

Country of origin: America

Original Release Date: Jun 20, 1980