8-Bit Christmas 2021

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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.

Neil Patrick Harris

as Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator

Winslow Fegley

as Jake Doyle

Steve Zahn

as John Doyle

June Diane Raphael

as Kathy Doyle

Bellaluna Resnick

as Lizzy Doyle

Sophia Reid-Gantzert

as Annie Doyle

Che Tafari

as Mikey Trotter

Santino Barnard

as Evan Olsen

Max Malas

as Jeff Farmer

Brielle Rankins

as Tammy Hodges

Director:

Michael Dowse

Writer:

Kevin Jakubowski

Genres:

Family,Comedy,Fantasy

Release Date:

2021 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

98 min

MMPA Rating:

PG

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

8-Bit Christmas

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Neil Patrick Harris

as Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator

Winslow Fegley

as Jake Doyle

Steve Zahn

as John Doyle

June Diane Raphael

as Kathy Doyle

Bellaluna Resnick

as Lizzy Doyle

Sophia Reid-Gantzert

as Annie Doyle

Che Tafari

as Mikey Trotter

Santino Barnard

as Evan Olsen

Max Malas

as Jeff Farmer

Brielle Rankins

as Tammy Hodges

Braelyn Rankins

as Teddy Hodges

Cyrus Arnold

as Josh Jagorski

Chandler Dean

as Timmy Keane

Jacob Laval

as Connor Stump

Katia Smith

as Tiffany Keane

Tom Rooney

as Dr. Timothy Keane Sr.

David Cross

as Dealer

Kathryn Greenwood

as Mrs. Hugo

Louise Nicol

as Miss Sherman

Erica Levene

as Mrs. Trotter

David MacInnis

as Mr. Halberg

Monica Dottor

as Mrs. Keane

Jordan Oladimeji

as Boy #1 (Toy Aisle)

William Poulin

as Grumpy Wreath Man

Sofie Michal Maiuri

as Katie Sorrentino

Alex Spencer

as Officer Masejewski

James McDougall

as Santa Claus

Michael Dyson

as Old Janitor

Dan Darin Zanco

as School Bus Driver

Gordon Fulton

as Old Man with Dentures

Jackson Reid

as Kid #1 (Bus)

Maya Misaljevic

as Kid #2 (Bus)

Danielle Bourgon

as Reporter

Peter Gail Williams

as Clerk (Cosmetics)

Kevin Dennis

as Weatherman

Miles Kerim

as Frankie Wattendorf

Luca Doulgeris

as Charlie Doyle

Mike Wilmot

as Coach Wallach

José Arias

as Annoying Elf Caroler

Christy Bruce

as Katie Doyle

Dwight Ireland

as News Anchor

Amanda Smith

as Old Woman in Blue

Agi Gallus

as Timmy's Grandmother

Smillie Buckland

as Old Man

Peter Deiwick

as Dad #1 (PTA)

Lorna Wilson

as Old Woman (Cosmetics)

Christopher Marren

as Toy Aisle Robot (voice)

Brenda Somers

as Old Woman

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