Jon M. Chu

Jon M. Chu

Jonathan Murray "Jon" Chu (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director and screenwriter best known for directing the movies Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D and Justin Bieber: Never Say Never. Chu is an alumnus of the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television. There, he won the Princess Grace Award, the Dore Schary Award presented by the Anti-Defamation League, the Jack Nicholson directing award, and was recognized as an honoree for the IFP/West program Project: Involve. After making his student short, "When the Kids Are Away", Chu was signed to William Morris Agency and attached to several high profile projects. Chu was hired by Sony Pictures to direct their feature Bye Bye Birdie but Sony never green lit the film due to budget concerns. Sony recently got back into business with Chu to direct their updated version of The Great Gatsby. He also is in a dance crew called AC/DC or Adam/Chu Dance crew. His father, Lawrence Chu, is a well-known chef and his parents own Chef Chu's, a popular restaurant in Los Altos, California. He also attended Pinewood School from kindergarten through 12th grade. Chu is currently directing the online series The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers. In an interview, Chu addressed a question he is often asked, "Why do all of your films have dance?" He responded, "I don’t know why. It seems so obvious. But there’s something about the dancers that motivate me the most. I don’t know if it’s just dance, but I do think that the dancers are amazing artists, and every time I meet a new dancer, that triggers something in my brain, and I’m more creative than I could ever be. When I feel that creativity burst, I go with it."

  • Title: Jon M. Chu
  • Popularity: 9.257
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1979-11-02
  • Place of Birth: Palo Alto, California, USA
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  • Also Known As: Jon Chu, John M. Chu, 朱浩伟, Джон М. Чу
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Jon M. Chu Movies

  • 2021
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    A Night at the Academy Museum

    A Night at the Academy Museum

    7 2021 HD

    Exclusive look at the movies' 120-year history as well as an insight into the largest institution in the U.S. dedicated to the arts, sciences and...

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  • 2013
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    Justin Bieber's Believe

    Justin Bieber's Believe

    7.1 2013 HD

    A backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.

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  • 1993
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    Freaked

    Freaked

    6 1993 HD

    A vain actor, his best friend, and an activist end up at a mutant freak farm run by a weirdo scientist.

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  • 2022
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    Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

    Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

    4.7 2022 HD

    Primetime program celebrating the diversity and recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of the vibrant Asian American, Native Hawaiian and...

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  • 2021
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    Justin Bieber: The New Me

    Justin Bieber: The New Me

    1 2021 HD

    From teenage heartthrob to married man, Justin Bieber has had his career challenges, but the "Prince of Pop” continues to evolve his identity.

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  • 2024
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    Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked

    Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked

    1 2024 HD

    A behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated two-part film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.

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  • 2018
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    Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

    Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

    7.3 2018 HD

    The epic life story of Alice Guy-Blaché (1873–1968), a French screenwriter, director and producer, true pioneer of cinema, the first...

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  • 2008
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    YouTube Live

    YouTube Live

    7 2008 HD

    YouTube Live was a 2008 event streamed live on the Internet from San Francisco and Tokyo. It was launched November 22–23, 2008.

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  • 2008
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    Step Up 2: The Streets

    Step Up 2: The Streets

    6.7 2008 HD

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  • 1970
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    Play-Doh

    Play-Doh

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Play-Doh

    Play-Doh

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2010
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    Step Up 3D

    Step Up 3D

    6.8 2010 HD

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  • 2011
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    Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

    Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

    5.2 2011 HD

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  • 2013
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    G.I. Joe: Retaliation

    G.I. Joe: Retaliation

    5.6 2013 HD

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  • 2012
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    Step Up Revolution

    Step Up Revolution

    6.9 2012 HD

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  • 2025
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    Wicked Part Two

    Wicked Part Two

    1 2025 HD

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  • 2013
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    Justin Bieber's Believe

    Justin Bieber's Believe

    7.1 2013 HD

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  • 2015
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    Jem and the Holograms

    Jem and the Holograms

    5.496 2015 HD

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  • 1970
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    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2016
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    Now You See Me 2

    Now You See Me 2

    6.827 2016 HD

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  • 2014
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    We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss

    We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss

    1 2014 HD

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  • 1970
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    Oh, the Places You'll Go!

    Oh, the Places You'll Go!

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2022
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    Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

    Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

    6.8 2022 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Goxfather

    The Goxfather

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Goxfather

    The Goxfather

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2015
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    Jem and the Holograms

    Jem and the Holograms

    5.496 2015 HD

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  • 2016
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    Dance Camp

    Dance Camp

    6.3 2016 HD

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  • 2018
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    Crazy Rich Asians

    Crazy Rich Asians

    7.1 2018 HD

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  • 2021
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    In the Heights

    In the Heights

    7.2 2021 HD

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  • 1970
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    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

    Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    China Rich Girlfriend

    China Rich Girlfriend

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Woman in Me

    The Woman in Me

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2019
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    Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho

    Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho

    5.8 2019 HD

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  • 1970
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    Rich People Problems

    Rich People Problems

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Permanent Record

    Permanent Record

    1 1970 HD

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  • 1970
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    Permanent Record

    Permanent Record

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2001
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    Silent Beats

    Silent Beats

    5 2001 HD

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  • 2024
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    Wicked

    Wicked

    7.5 2024 HD

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  • 1970
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    The Great Chinese Art Heist

    The Great Chinese Art Heist

    1 1970 HD

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  • 2023
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    100 Years of Warner Bros.

    100 Years of Warner Bros.

    7.6 2023 HD

    Tracing a century of movie and TV history, these four documentary specials explore the unparalleled global impact of Warner Bros. on art, commerce,...

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  • 2022
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    One Perfect Shot

    One Perfect Shot

    4.7 2022 HD

    This docuseries celebrates some of the most iconic moments in filmmaking with each episode featuring one acclaimed director pulling back the curtain...

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  • 1996
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    The Daily Show

    The Daily Show

    6.355 1996 HD

    The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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  • 2015
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    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    6.6 2015 HD

    Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an...

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  • 2008
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    The Miley and Mandy Show

    The Miley and Mandy Show

    1 2008 HD

    Miley Cyrus & Mandy Jiroux make random YouTube videos about just anything.

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  • 1970
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    The Miley and Mandy Show

    The Miley and Mandy Show

    7.6 1970 HD

    After moving to The Coterie in Downtown Los Angeles, Callie and Mariana Foster realize that living on their own is not all that it’s cracked up...

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  • 1970
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    The Miley and Mandy Show

    The Miley and Mandy Show

    7.6 1970 HD

    Young investigative journalist Hilde Lisko moves with her family to the small town her father left behind, only to unearth shocking secrets in her...

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  • 1970
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    The Miley and Mandy Show

    The Miley and Mandy Show

    7.2 1970 HD

    A Thai youth soccer team and their assistant coach are trapped within Tham Luang Cave, prompting a global rescue effort.

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  • 1970
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    The Miley and Mandy Show

    The Miley and Mandy Show

    7.1 1970 HD

    A night of passion leads to love between con man Charlie and undercover CIA officer Emma, who are unknowingly on a collision course professionally....

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  • 1970
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    The Miley and Mandy Show

    The Miley and Mandy Show

    7 1970 HD

    Join seemingly ordinary people who discover they have extraordinary powers in a groundbreaking mythology about hope, greed, love and the force that...

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