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Blues Brothers 2000

Seen it?

1998 | 123 min | Comedy, Music

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Harvey or Top Secret!, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $14 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 195K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Landis

  • Dan AykroydElwood Blues
  • John GoodmanMighty Mack McTeer
  • Joe MortonCab Chamberlain
  • Frank OzWarden
  • J. Evan BonifantBuster Blues
  • B.B. KingMalvern Gasperon
  • Wilson PickettMr. Pickett
  • Aretha FranklinMrs. Murphy
  • James BrownCleophus James
  • Junior WellsJunior Wells