# Thelonious Monk: Straight, no Chaser (1988)

**Genres:** Documentary

**Duration:** 90 min

**IMDb:** [7.5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098465/)

**Letterboxd:** [3.8](https://letterboxd.com/film/thelonious-monk-straight-no-chaser/)

**Rotten Tomatoes:** [Tomatometer: 89%, Popcornmeter: 83%](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/thelonious_monk_straight_no_chaser)

## Description

A documentary film about the life of pianist and jazz great Thelonious Sphere Monk. Features live performances by Monk and his band, and interviews with friends and family about the offbeat genius.

## Details

**Premiere:** 12 Sep 2026 (in 6 days)

**Director:** Charlotte Zwerin

**Cast:** Samuel E. Wright

**Countries:** United States

**Languages:** English

**Available versions:** OV

**Open-air showtimes:** No

**Trailer:** [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx0E9-ThvKc)

## Showtimes in Berlin in original language (OV, OmU, OmeU)

### 2026-09-12 (Saturday)

- **[B-Ware Ladenkino](https://ov-berlin.info/cinemas/94-b-ware-ladenkino.md) (Friedrichshain):** [2026-09-12 11:00](https://www.kinoheld.de/kino/berlin/b-ware-ladenkino/vorstellung/3581917261)  (OV)

### 2026-09-13 (Sunday)

- **[B-Ware Ladenkino](https://ov-berlin.info/cinemas/94-b-ware-ladenkino.md) (Friedrichshain):** [2026-09-13 20:00](https://www.kinoheld.de/kino/berlin/b-ware-ladenkino/vorstellung/3581917286)  (OV)