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Movie Info

Release Date: June 16, 1980
Runtime: 133 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Crime Action Comedy Music
Budget: $27,000,000
Revenue: $115,229,890
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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71%
Tomatometer
60
60/100
Metacritic
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7.7/10
TMDB
4,523 votes
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7.9/10
IMDb
228,687 votes
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The Blues Brothers

1980

"Music, mayhem, and a mission like no other."

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Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Budget: $27,000,000
Revenue: $115,229,890
Profit $88,229,890
ROI +326.8% (4.3x)

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The Blues Brothers is directed by John Landis .

Cast of The Blues Brothers

Ray Charles as Ray in The Blues Brothers
Ray Charles
Ray
Aretha Franklin as Mrs. Murphy in The Blues Brothers
Aretha Franklin
Mrs. Murphy

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#road trip 71 #prison 70 #awestruck 69 #audacious 68 #nazi 53 #chicago, illinois 41 #church 31 #dancing 29 #buddy 27 #prisΓ£o 23 #ridiculous 22 #euphoric 18 #nun 15 #concert 14 #country music 10

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Blues Brothers

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  • The film features a memorable cameo by musician Aretha Franklin, who performs 'Think' in a diner scene, bringing a powerful musical moment to the narrative.

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  • In one scene, a police car crashes through a shopping mall window, a stunt that was not planned and resulted in an unexpected, chaotic moment during filming.

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  • The Blues Brothers includes several references to classic blues and R&B artists, with cameos from legends like James Brown and Ray Charles, paying homage to the genre's roots.

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  • The film's elaborate car chase sequences were inspired by classic action films and involved over 100 vehicles, with many being purposely destroyed during the production.

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  • Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, the film's main stars, originally created the Blues Brothers as a musical sketch for Saturday Night Live, which later evolved into a full-length feature film.

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  • The recurring theme of redemption and the quest for purpose in The Blues Brothers mirrors the classic 'road movie' genre, showcasing a blend of comedy, music, and action that has influenced numerous films since.

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