The Blues Brothers

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 1m 50s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (12s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:23 - 00:45:30] Brief scene with women in revealing outfits at a nightclub.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:12:15 - 01:12:20] Mild suggestive dancing.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 50/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:20] Characters are seen drinking alcohol in a bar.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [01:05:45 - 01:05:55] Brief scene with a character smoking a cigarette.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:20:30 - 01:20:40] Characters drinking alcohol in a car.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (53s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:55:12 - 00:55:30] Car chase scene with minor crashes.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:15:20 - 01:15:40] Extended car chase with more intense crashes.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:30:10 - 01:30:25] Characters involved in a brawl.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:20:15 - 00:20:20] Mild cursing ('hell', 'damn').
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:40:30 - 00:40:35] Use of 'ass' in dialogue.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:25:50 - 01:25:55] Stronger language ('son of a bitch').
The Blues Brothers

Details for The Blues Brothers (1980)

Year: 1980
Certificate: U
The Blues Brothers Runtime: 133 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 60
Votes: 183182
Gross: 57,229,890
Director: John Landis
Cast Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway, John Candy

Overview of The Blues Brothers:

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.

The Blues Brothers FAQ

Q: Who are the main stars of The Blues Brothers (1980)?
A: The main stars of The Blues Brothers (1980) are John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, who play Jake and Elwood Blues, respectively. The film also features notable performances by Cab Calloway and John Candy.
Q: What is the plot of The Blues Brothers (1980)?
A: The Blues Brothers follows Jake and Elwood Blues as they reunite their band to raise money to save the Catholic orphanage where they were raised. Along the way, they embark on a wild journey filled with car chases, musical performances, and encounters with the law.
Q: What musical genres are featured in The Blues Brothers (1980)?
A: The Blues Brothers (1980) prominently features blues, soul, and R&B music. The film includes performances by legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Ray Charles, alongside the Blues Brothers band.
Q: Who directed The Blues Brothers (1980)?
A: The Blues Brothers (1980) was directed by John Landis, known for his work on other comedy classics like Animal House and Trading Places.
Q: Is The Blues Brothers (1980) known for its car chases?
A: Yes, The Blues Brothers (1980) is famous for its elaborate and high-energy car chases, particularly the climactic chase scene through a shopping mall, which set a record for the most cars destroyed in a film at the time.