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The Pixar Story

2007Movie1 h 27 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, hopeful documentary movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.

Feels like

  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Animation History
  • Documentary
  • Innovative Studio
  • Creative Process
  • Inspirational
  • Success Story
  • Family-Friendly
  • American Dream

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Leslie Iwerks
Produced by
Leslie Iwerks
Music by
Jeff Beal

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Facts

August 28, 2007 · 1 h 27 min · Documentary

Released
August 28, 2007
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
65 countries

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Awesome, Dear Boy, The Determinator, Earn Your Happy Ending +4

  • Awesome, Dear Boy
  • The Determinator
  • Earn Your Happy Ending
  • Wham Line
  • New Media Are Evil
  • Hard Work Hardly Works
  • My God, What Have I Done?

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pixar Story?"

Questions about The Pixar Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pixar Story?

In the United States, The Pixar Story streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is The Pixar Story worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%).

Is The Pixar Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Pixar Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is The Pixar Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.