Movie

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

★ 7.3(22)19881h 30m

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Argentina. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Charlotte Zwerin
Release date: 1988-10-25
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Malpaso Productions

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser — trailer

About Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is a 1988 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Charlotte Zwerin, starring Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser in Argentina — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Jimmy Cleveland

Self

Thelonious Monk

Self (archive footage)

John Coltrane

Self (archive footage)

Nellie Monk

Self

Samuel E. Wright

Self - Narrator (voice)

Harry Colomby

Self

Nica De Koenigswarter

Self

Themes & keywords

jazz singer or musicianwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser in Argentina?+

In Argentina, Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser on Netflix?+

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is not on Netflix in Argentina right now.

How long is Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?+

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?+

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser stars Jimmy Cleveland, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Nellie Monk and Samuel E. Wright.

When did Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser come out?+

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is a 1988 movie directed by Charlotte Zwerin.

What genre is Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?+

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser?+

Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser was directed by Charlotte Zwerin.