The Pixar Story (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2007, The Pixar Story is a documentary film directed by Leslie Iwerks, running about 87 minutes. “Documentary about the history of Pixar animation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Pixar Story stars Stacy Keach as Narrator (voice), Edwin Catmull as Self, Steve Jobs as Self and John Lasseter as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Pixar Story has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pixar Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pixar Story tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pixar Story (2007)?
- In US, The Pixar Story is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pixar Story worth watching?
- The Pixar Story holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Pixar Story?
- The Pixar Story stars Stacy Keach, Edwin Catmull, Steve Jobs, John Lasseter and William Reeves.
- When was The Pixar Story released?
- The Pixar Story was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.