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8-Bit Christmas

PG1h 38m2021Michael Dowse
IMDb: 6.7/10Rotten: 84%Metacritic: 66/100
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"How far would you go to score the ultimate gift?"

In suburban Chicago during the late 1980s, ten-year-old Jake Doyle embarks on a herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas.

FamilyComedy
Video GameHolidayChristmas TreeNostalgicSuburban ChicagoChristmas1980sChristmas CarolsHilariousSympathetic

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Frequently asked questions

What is 8-Bit Christmas (2021) about?

In suburban Chicago during the late 1980s, ten-year-old Jake Doyle embarks on a herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas.

Who stars in 8-Bit Christmas?

8-Bit Christmas stars Neil Patrick Harris (Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator), Winslow Fegley (Jake Doyle), Steve Zahn (John Doyle), June Diane Raphael (Kathy Doyle), Bellaluna Resnick (Lizzy Doyle). The film was directed by Michael Dowse.

How long is 8-Bit Christmas?

8-Bit Christmas has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated PG.

Is 8-Bit Christmas worth watching?

8-Bit Christmas holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Family, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch 8-Bit Christmas?

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