8-Bit Christmas
“How far would you go to score the ultimate gift?”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-04
Top Cast
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Winslow Fegley
Jake Doyle
Neil Patrick Harris
Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator
Steve Zahn
John Doyle
June Diane Raphael
Kathy Doyle
Bellaluna Resnick
Lizzy Doyle
Sophia Reid-Gantzert
Annie Doyle
Che Tafari
Mikey Trotter
Santino Barnard
Evan Olsen
Max Malas
Jeff Farmer
Brielle Rankins
Tammy Hodges
Braelyn Rankins
Teddy Hodges
Cyrus Arnold
Josh Jagorski
Chandler Dean
Timmy Keane
Jacob Laval
Connor Stump
Katia Smith
Tiffany Keane
Tom Rooney
Dr. Timothy Keane Sr.
David Cross
Dealer
Kathryn Greenwood
Mrs. Hugo
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Dowse
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Jakubowski
- Original Score
- Joseph Trapanese
- Original Title
- 8-Bit Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Star Thrower Entertainment, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Dowse
Kevin Jakubowski
Joseph Trapanese
Samy Inayeh
Trevor Ambrose
Celia Khong, Richard Brener, Nikki Ramey, Trevor White, Allan Mandelbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Samy Inayeh
Director of Photography
Joseph Trapanese
Original Music Composer
Andrew M. Stearn
Production Design
Avery Plewes
Costume Design
Trevor Ambrose
Editor
Michael Dowse
Director
Kevin Jakubowski
Screenplay
Trevor White
Producer
Allan Mandelbaum
Producer
Tim White
Producer
Jonathan Sadowski
Producer
Nick Nantell
Producer
Dan Skene
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8-Bit Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 8-Bit Christmas 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 directed 8-Bit Christmas?
8-Bit Christmas was directed by Michael Dowse.
Who stars in 8-Bit Christmas?
The principal cast of 8-Bit Christmas includes Winslow Fegley, Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Zahn, June Diane Raphael, Bellaluna Resnick.
When was 8-Bit Christmas released and how long is it?
8-Bit Christmas was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for 8-Bit Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 8-Bit Christmas was composed by Joseph Trapanese.
Is 8-Bit Christmas based on a book or true story?
8-Bit Christmas is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Kevin Jakubowski".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 8-Bit Christmas?
8-Bit Christmas holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).