8-Bit Christmas (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2021, 8-Bit Christmas is a comedy and family film directed by Michael Dowse, running about 98 minutes. “How far would you go to score the ultimate gift?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. 8-Bit Christmas stars Winslow Fegley as Jake Doyle, Sophia Reid-Gantzert as Annie Doyle, Neil Patrick Harris as Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator and June Diane Raphael as Kathy Doyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 8-Bit Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 8-Bit Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of 8-Bit Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 8-Bit Christmas (2021)?
- In US, 8-Bit Christmas is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 8-Bit Christmas worth watching?
- 8-Bit Christmas holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 8-Bit Christmas?
- 8-Bit Christmas stars Winslow Fegley, Sophia Reid-Gantzert, Neil Patrick Harris, June Diane Raphael and Bellaluna Resnick.
- When was 8-Bit Christmas released?
- 8-Bit Christmas was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.