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8-Bit Christmas

  • 20212021
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
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Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Zahn, Chandler Dean, Max Malas, Bellaluna Resnick, James McDougall, Cyrus Arnold, Che Tafari, Santino Barnard, Sophia Reid-Gantzert, Winslow Fegley, Braelyn Rankins, Brielle Rankins, and Jacob Laval in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
In 1980s Chicago, a ten-year-old sets out on a quest to get the Christmas gift of his generation - the latest and greatest video game system.
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In 1980s Chicago, a 10-year-old sets out on a quest to get the Christmas gift of his generation: the latest and greatest video-game system.In 1980s Chicago, a 10-year-old sets out on a quest to get the Christmas gift of his generation: the latest and greatest video-game system.In 1980s Chicago, a 10-year-old sets out on a quest to get the Christmas gift of his generation: the latest and greatest video-game system.

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  • Director
    • Michael Dowse
  • Writer
    • Kevin Jakubowski(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Winslow Fegley
    • Neil Patrick Harris
    • Steve Zahn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Dowse
  • Writer
    • Kevin Jakubowski(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Winslow Fegley
    • Neil Patrick Harris
    • Steve Zahn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 217User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos3

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    Trailer 2:43
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    8 Bit Christmas
    Trailer 2:50
    8 Bit Christmas

    Photos152

    Steve Zahn, Bellaluna Resnick, and June Diane Raphael in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    Winslow Fegley in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    Winslow Fegley in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    Winslow Fegley in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    Bellaluna Resnick in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    Winslow Fegley in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    Bellaluna Resnick and Winslow Fegley in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    Neil Patrick Harris and Sophia Reid-Gantzert in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    8-Bit Christmas (2021)
    Winslow Fegley in 8-Bit Christmas (2021)

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    Winslow Fegley
    Winslow Fegley
    • Jake Doyle (Young)as Jake Doyle (Young)
    Neil Patrick Harris
    Neil Patrick Harris
    • Jake Doyle (Adult)as Jake Doyle (Adult)
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • John Doyleas John Doyle
    June Diane Raphael
    June Diane Raphael
    • Kathy Doyleas Kathy Doyle
    Bellaluna Resnick
    Bellaluna Resnick
    • Lizzy Doyleas Lizzy Doyle
    Sophia Reid-Gantzert
    Sophia Reid-Gantzert
    • Annie Doyleas Annie Doyle
    Che Tafari
    Che Tafari
    • Mikey Trotteras Mikey Trotter
    Santino Barnard
    Santino Barnard
    • Evan Olsenas Evan Olsen
    Max Malas
    Max Malas
    • Jeff Farmeras Jeff Farmer
    Brielle Rankins
    • Tammy Hodgesas Tammy Hodges
    Braelyn Rankins
    Braelyn Rankins
    • Teddy Hodgesas Teddy Hodges
    Cyrus Arnold
    Cyrus Arnold
    • Josh Jagorskias Josh Jagorski
    Chandler Dean
    Chandler Dean
    • Timmy Keaneas Timmy Keane
    Jacob Laval
    Jacob Laval
    • Conor Stumpas Conor Stump
    Katia Smith
    Katia Smith
    • Tiffany Keaneas Tiffany Keane
    Tom Rooney
    • Dr. Timothy Keane Sr.as Dr. Timothy Keane Sr.
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Dealeras Dealer
    Kathryn Greenwood
    Kathryn Greenwood
    • Mrs. Hugoas Mrs. Hugo
    • Director
      • Michael Dowse
    • Writer
      • Kevin Jakubowski(screenplay by) (based on the book by)
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    Storyline

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    Jake Doyle (Neil Patrick Harris) has come home for Christmas. He tells his daughter the story of how he got a Nintendo Entertainment System on Christmas Day in 1988 and his sister got a "real" Cabbage Patch doll. Telling him that video games are bad for kids will not stop young Jake and his friends. How far will they go? —Frank Liesenborgs
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for rude humor and some mild violence, language and suggestive references
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Tammy and Teddy Hodges (Brielle Rankins and Braelyn Rankins aren't twins in real life. However, they are in fact siblings who are actually separated by one year.
    • Goofs
      The date on the video camera says 12/25/1988 which is one year before the Power Glove hit the market.
    • Quotes

      Jake Doyle (Adult): So many thoughts raced through my head. Would I be arrested? Would I go to jail? Or worse, would I ever play Nintendo again?

    • Crazy credits
      The credits are displayed in a "8-bit" style typography over a static shot of the fort under the snow.
    • Connections
      Features Paperboy (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      A Marshmallow World
      Written by Peter De Rose and Carl Sigman
      Performed by Darlene Love
      Courtesy of Phil Spector Records, Inc.
      Under license from Sony Music Publishing

    User reviews217

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    Top review
    8/10
    Surprisingly one of the best modern X-Mas Movies
    I love the iconic Christmas movies like Home Alone, Elf, the Santa Clause, and even National Lampoon's Christmas vacation. However, this Christmas, I started to get a little tired of seeing the same movies over the last 10-20 years. The problem was, there hasn't been a recent Christmas movie of any quality in the last decade....until now. The movie feels a lot like a current "Christmas Story", but instead of the Red Rider, the lead tells the story of his childhood pursuit of a Nintendo. High quality child actors mixed with a classic, yet current feel. It was cute and wish they would put more out like it.
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    • arod_85
    • Nov 27, 2021

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 8-бітне Різдво
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Star Thrower Entertainment
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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