PG-13

Blues Brothers 2000

The Blues are back.

1998 • 123 min • Action · Comedy · Crime

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 10

Movie Knight Score

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Released from prison, Elwood Blues finds himself on a mission from God once again to help Sister Mary Stigmata save an orphanage. He gathers old bandmates and a new sidekick for a cross-country musical adventure, pursued by various law enforcement agencies, the Russian mafia, and a white supremacist militia, all while heading to the New Orleans Battle of the Bands.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some intense car chases and crashes
Occasional mild language and suggestive jokes
Characters frequently drink and smoke
Brief appearances of prejudiced groups

What it models well

Helping others in need
Loyalty and friendship
Passion for music
Perseverance

Talk about it after

The importance of keeping promises
How different groups resolve conflicts
The meaning of a "mission from God"

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Blues Brothers 2000. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.