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Movie poster: The Blues Brothers (1980)
🎬 Movie

The Blues Brothers

1980 · 133 min Music Comedy Action Crime
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1980
Country United States of America
Genre Music, Comedy, Action, Crime
Director John Landis
Runtime 133 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (4523 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: John Landis

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Elwood Blues

John Belushi

John Belushi

'Joliet' Jake Blues

James Brown

James Brown

Cleophus James

Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

Curtis

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Ray

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Mrs. Murphy

Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper

Steve 'The Colonel' Cropper

Donald 'Duck' Dunn

Donald 'Duck' Dunn

Donald 'Duck' Dunn

Murphy Dunne

Murphy Dunne

Murphy 'Murph' Dunne

Willie Hall

Willie Hall

Willie 'Too Big' Hall

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