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Thelonious Monk: Straight, no Chaser (1988)

Tags iconDocumentary
Duration icon90 min
IMDB rating icon IMDb: 7.5
Letterboxd rating icon Letterboxd: 3.8
Rotten Tomatoes icon Tomatometer: 89% Popcornmeter icon Popcornmeter: 83%
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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.

Calendar icon Premiere
12 Sep 2026 (in 6 days)
Director icon Director
Charlotte Zwerin
Cast icon Cast
Samuel E. Wright
Globe icon Countries
United States
Languages icon Languages
English
Versions iconAvailable Versions
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12 Sep
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Thelonious Monk: Straight, no Chaser (1988)
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