The Blues Brothers in order

The Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical crime comedy film directed by John Landis. It stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as "Joliet" Jake and Elwood Blues, characters developed from "The Blues Brothers" musical sketch on the NBC variety series Saturday Night Live. The 1998 sequel, Blues Brothers 2000, had similar traits to the original, including large car-chase scenes and musical numbers. Landis returned to direct the film and Aykroyd reprised his role, joining John Goodman, Joe Morton, and 10-year-old J. Evan Bonifant as the new Blues Brothers. 2 films, 4h 16m in all, in release order.

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   The Blues Brothers

   1980 · 133 min · Post-credits scene: yes

   Just released from prison, Jake Blues puts his old band back together with his brother Elwood to save the Catholic home where they were raised.

   Worth the Hype
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   Blues Brothers 2000

   1998 · 123 min · Post-credits scene: yes

   Finally released from prison, Elwood Blues is once again enlisted by Sister Mary Stigmata in her latest crusade to raise funds for a children's hospital. Hitting the road to re-unite the band and win the big prize at the New Orleans Battle of the Bands, Elwood is pursued cross-country by the cops.

   Snoozefest