Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Jon M. Chu

Producer:

Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun, Dan Cutforth

Release Date:

Feb 11, 2011

Runtime:

1hr 45m

Synopsis

This documentary follows Justin Bieber with some footage of performances from his 2010 concert tour.

Cast

  • Justin Bieber
  • Boyz II Men
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Sean Kingston
  • Ludacris
  • Jaden Smith
  • Usher
  • Diane Dale
  • Bruce Dale
  • Ryan Good

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.1
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3.1

  • One of the dangers when not paying attention when a student asks if the class can watch a dvd because it's the last period before autumn break is that you occasionally have to sit through a poor film. But nothing prepared me for this. That walking hairpiece that…

    462 Likes
    DirkH
    DirkH
    Feb 18, 2019

    This is the closest thing we have to an early 2010s period piece.

    412 Likes
    Andy
    Andy
    Aug 2, 2022

    another sin to add to scooter brauns list of crimes

    323 Likes
    Jay
    Jay
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    Apr 24, 2016

    Many people never gave this film a chance because it's about Justin Bieber, another moment of cinebroism by film critics, but here's the secret: this film is hardly about Justin Bieber at all. Instead, Jon M. Chu and the other filmmakers wisely make this film about how…

    284 Likes
    Rembrandt Q Pumpernickel
    Rembrandt Q Pumpernickel
    Jun 23, 2020

    On the surface, this felt like a triumphant film. However, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of sadness at the root of his documentary. Everything on display seems like it’s praising Justin for his accomplishments, praising him for how quickly he was able to rise to fame,…

    230 Likes
    🌻 lindsay 🌻
    🌻 lindsay 🌻
    Aug 11, 2025

    i hope justin bieber has received proper, and very necessary, therapy. this plays off as a celebration of his career and talent but it’s way more of this wierd guide on how to exploit the talents of a young man who doesn’t know any better and manufacture a global heartthrob…

    189 Likes
    George Carmi
    George Carmi
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    Jan 13, 2024

    5 stars for nostalgia

    112 Likes
    maddy
    maddy
    Nov 20, 2021

    boo scooter braun but yay justin bieber 😌

    93 Likes
    brynn helena <3
    brynn helena <3
    Jan 7, 2021

    THE FACT SC**TER TALKS ABOUT TAYLOR N HOW MUCH OF AN ICON SHE IS LITERALLY CHOKE OLD MAN

    93 Likes
    lydia
    lydia
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Metacritic

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Based on 22 Critics
3.0

USER SCORE (586)

Generally unfavorable reviews based on 586 Reviews
60
Feb 9, 2011

The film is a really entertaining look at the Bieber phenomenon; the music in Never Say Never is great and Bieber proves himself to be the real thing as a musician and performer.

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Metacritic review by Pete Hammond
Pete Hammond
Boxoffice Magazine
70
Feb 9, 2011

It generally succeeds, too, thanks to a visually energetic approach by director Jon Chu that keeps all the obligatory backstage/onstage bits moving fluidly.

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Metacritic review by Michael Rechtshaffen
Michael Rechtshaffen
The Hollywood Reporter
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)?
The movie is 1hr 45min long.
What's Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011) about?
This documentary follows Justin Bieber with some footage of performances from his 2010 concert tour.
Who's the cast of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)?
  • Justin Bieber as Self
  • Boyz II Men as Themselves
  • Miley Cyrus as Self
  • Sean Kingston as Self
  • Ludacris as Self
  • Jaden Smith as Self
  • Usher as Self
  • Diane Dale as Self
  • Bruce Dale as Self
  • Ryan Good as Self
Who's the director behind Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)?
Jon M. Chu directed Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011).
Who produced Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)?
Justin Bieber, Scooter Braun and Dan Cutforth produced Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011).