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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser

7.319881h 30mPG-13MovieDocumentaryMusic

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.

DirectorCharlotte Zwerin
ProducersClint Eastwood·Bruce Ricker

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Charlotte Zwerin

JC
Jimmy Cleveland
Self
TMThelonious Monk
Thelonious Monk
Self (archive footage)
JCJohn Coltrane
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
NM
Nellie Monk
Self
SWSamuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright
Self - Narrator (voice)
HC
Harry Colomby
Self
NK
Nica De Koenigswarter
Self

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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser — streaming FAQ

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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

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No, Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.