The Blues Brothers (1980)

Music Comedy Action Crime Directed by John Landis
→ Influenced 6 films ← Inspired by 1 films

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.

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Influenced By

  1. Blues in the Night (1941)
    "This film follows a group of musicians forming a jazz band, paralleling the journey of Jake and Elwood in assembling their band." Blues in the Night %28film%29 Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
    "This direct sequel continues the musical and comedic adventures of Elwood Blues, showcasing the enduring influence of the original film." Blues Brothers 2000 Wikipedia
  2. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
    "While not a direct homage, discussions suggest that certain scenes, such as the parade sequence, may have been inspired by similar musical numbers in "The Blues Brothers."" analysis - Is Ferris Bueller's Day Off intentionally inspired by Blues Brothers? Movies & TV Stack Exchange
  3. The Commitments (1991)
    "This film about forming a soul band in Dublin echoes the themes of assembling a musical group and the challenges they face, reminiscent of the Blues Brothers' journey." 'Blues Brothers' Docuseries In The Works Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter 100.1 WJRZ
  4. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
    "As a mockumentary about a fictional rock band, it draws on the blend of music and comedy popularized by "The Blues Brothers."" Best Movies About Music PHOTOS: ‘Blues Brothers,’ ‘This is Spinal Tap,’ ‘Almost Famous’ & More Enstarz
  5. Almost Famous (2000)
    "This film captures the spirit of music and camaraderie, themes central to "The Blues Brothers," influencing its narrative style." Best Movies About Music PHOTOS: ‘Blues Brothers,’ ‘This is Spinal Tap,’ ‘Almost Famous’ & More Enstarz
  6. The Five Heartbeats (1991)
    "Although released after "The Blues Brothers," this film was inspired by real-life Motown groups like The Temptations and The Dells, similar to how "The Blues Brothers" drew from real blues and R&B musicians." The Five Heartbeats Wikipedia

The Blues Brothers (1980), directed by John Landis, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including Blues in the Night — and has been cited as an influence on 6 later works, such as Blues Brothers 2000, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and The Commitments. Check out the citations below.