The Pixar Story(2007)
Documentary about the history of Pixar animation
The Pixar Story Synopsis
A look at the first years of Pixar Animation Studios - from the success of "Toy Story" and Pixar's promotion of talented people, to the building of its East Bay campus, the company's relationship with Disney, and its remarkable initial string of eight hits. The contributions of John Lasseter, Ed Catmull and Steve Jobs are profiled. The decline of two-dimensional animation is chronicled as three-dimensional animation rises. Hard work and creativity seem to share the screen in equal proportions.
The Pixar Story (2007) is a documentary film directed by Leslie Iwerks, released on August 28, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Stacy Keach, Edwin Catmull, Steve Jobs and John Lasseter. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 248 ratings.
- Director:
- Leslie Iwerks
- Writers:
- Jeff Vincent, Leslie Iwerks
- Producers:
- Leslie Iwerks
- Cinematographer:
- Suki Medencevic
- Composer:
- Jeff Beal
- Production:
- Leslie Iwerks Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Pixar Story (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Pixar Story before you stream it.
The Pixar Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stacy Keach
as Narrator (voice)
Edwin Catmull
as Self
Steve Jobs
as Self
John Lasseter
as Self
- William Reeves
William Reeves
as Self
Joe Ranft
as Self - Heimlich/ Lenny
George Lucas
as Self
Pete Docter
as Self
Andrew Stanton
as Self - Seagulls
Lee Unkrich
as Self
Darla K. Anderson
as Self
- Peter Schneider
Peter Schneider
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Leslie Iwerks, written by Jeff Vincent and Leslie Iwerks, produced by Leslie Iwerks.
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The Pixar Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 248 ratings.
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The Pixar Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pixar Story online?
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The Pixar Story (2007) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Pixar Story?
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The main cast of The Pixar Story (2007) includes Stacy Keach, Edwin Catmull, Steve Jobs, John Lasseter and William Reeves. The film was directed by Leslie Iwerks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pixar Story released?
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The Pixar Story was released on August 28, 2007 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Pixar Story worth watching?
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The Pixar Story (2007) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 248 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Pixar Story?
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Yes. The official The Pixar Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.