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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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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 Kanopy, Darkroom and YOW.tv in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Pencils vs Pixels on Netflix?

No, Pencils vs Pixels is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Darkroom.

Is Pencils vs Pixels on Amazon Prime Video?

Pencils vs Pixels isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Pencils vs Pixels for free?

Pencils vs Pixels is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Darkroom in United States.