The Pixar Story

Name: The Pixar Story
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2007-08-28
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Stacy Keach, Edwin Catmull, Steve Jobs, John Lasseter, William Reeves

2007·Movie·87 min·★ 7.6(245)

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“Documentary about the history of Pixar animation”

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.

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About The Pixar Story

The Pixar Story is a 2007 English-language documentary film directed by Leslie Iwerks. The cast is led by Stacy Keach, Edwin Catmull, Steve Jobs. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.

The Pixar Story was produced by Leslie Iwerks Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 28, 2007.

Director: Leslie Iwerks
Writers: Jeff Vincent, Leslie Iwerks
Release date: August 28, 2007
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Leslie Iwerks Productions

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The Pixar Story cast & crew

The Pixar Story was directed by Leslie Iwerks and written by Jeff Vincent and Leslie Iwerks.

The cast features Stacy Keach as Narrator (voice), Edwin Catmull as Self, Steve Jobs as Self, John Lasseter as Self, William Reeves as Self, and Joe Ranft as Self - Heimlich/ Lenny.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jeff Beal, cinematography is by Suki Medencevic, and it was produced by Leslie Iwerks.

Is The Pixar Story worth watching?

The Pixar Story holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 245 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.

At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, The Pixar Story is worth a place on your watchlist.

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