The Blue Monk (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, The Blue Monk is a drama film directed by Christian Braad Thomsen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The waitresses at a Copenhagen bar find themselves listening to and advising various clients who wander in to unburden their current problems. The Blue Monk is so named because its jukebox constantly plays music by jazz musician Thelonius Monk. ...The Blue Monk
Who’s in it. The Blue Monk stars Therese Glahn as Anita, Bartender, Helle Ryslinge as Helle, Bartender, Ole Meyer as Speedy and Bent Conradi as Helmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Blue Monk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blue Monk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Monk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blue Monk (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blue Monk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blue Monk worth watching?
- The Blue Monk holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blue Monk?
- The Blue Monk stars Therese Glahn, Helle Ryslinge, Ole Meyer, Bent Conradi and Jarl Forsman.
- When was The Blue Monk released?
- The Blue Monk was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.