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Pencils vs Pixels

8.420231h 12mMovieDocumentary

A documentary told from the voices of the "second golden age" of animation in the 1990s and 2000s about the rise, fall and rise again of hand-drawn animation. They were trained by animation masters that created the principles of animation,…

DirectorsPhil Earnest·Bay Dariz
ProducersBay Dariz·Shannon Houchins

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Phil Earnest

MWMing-Na Wen
Ming-Na Wen
Self - Narrator (voice)
PDPete Docter
Pete Docter
Self
JMJohn Musker
John Musker
Self
TBTony Bancroft
Tony Bancroft
Self
JGJorge R. Gutierrez
Jorge R. Gutierrez
Self
SMSeth MacFarlane
Seth MacFarlane
Self
GKGlen Keane
Glen Keane
Self
TP
Tina Price
Self
LCLorna Cook
Lorna Cook
Self
KSKevin Smith
Kevin Smith
Self
AHAlex Hirsch
Alex Hirsch
Self
FNFloyd Norman
Floyd Norman
Self

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Pencils vs Pixels — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pencils vs Pixels?

Pencils vs Pixels is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Pencils vs Pixels on Netflix?

No, Pencils vs Pixels is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Pencils vs Pixels on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Pencils vs Pixels is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Pencils vs Pixels for free?

Pencils vs Pixels isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.