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THE REWATCHABLES · February 10, 2025

The Blues Brothers

A 1980 comedy / musical movie directed by John Landis—and decision no. 42 in the Hanks–Cruise tape.

ComedyMusical1980sDirected by John Landis
The Blues Brothers1980MOVIE
Podcast episode#381No. 392 overall
Movie year19801980s release
Tomatometer71%No. 72 of 122 tracked
Roger Ebert3/4Original star rating
State of the raceHanks led by 42319 · 0 ties

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