The Blues Brothers (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1980, The Blues Brothers is an action, comedy, crime and music film directed by John Landis, running about 133 minutes. “They're on a mission from God.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Blues Brothers stars Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues, John Belushi as 'Joliet' Jake Blues, James Brown as Cleophus James and Cab Calloway as Curtis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Blues Brothers has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $115.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blues Brothers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blues Brothers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blues Brothers (1980)?
- In US, The Blues Brothers is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blues Brothers worth watching?
- The Blues Brothers holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blues Brothers?
- The Blues Brothers stars Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, James Brown, Cab Calloway and Ray Charles.
- When was The Blues Brothers released?
- The Blues Brothers was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.