

8-Bit Christmas
2021, English. Directed by Michael Dowse.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 530 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch 8-Bit Christmas
8-Bit Christmas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Michael DowseDirector
- Winslow FegleyJake Doyle
- Neil Patrick HarrisAdult Jake Doyle / Narrator
- Steve ZahnJohn Doyle
- June Diane RaphaelKathy Doyle
- Bellaluna ResnickLizzy Doyle
- Sophia Reid-GantzertAnnie Doyle
- Che TafariMikey Trotter
- Santino BarnardEvan Olsen
- Max MalasJeff Farmer
- Brielle RankinsTammy Hodges
- Braelyn RankinsTeddy Hodges
- Cyrus ArnoldJosh Jagorski
Details
- Released
- 24 November 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Kevin Jakubowski
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8-Bit Christmas: quick answers
Is 8-Bit Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 530 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 8-Bit Christmas?
8-Bit Christmas runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does 8-Bit Christmas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 8-Bit Christmas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
8-Bit Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
8-Bit Christmas is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is 8-Bit Christmas on?
8-Bit Christmas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like 8-Bit Christmas?
If you liked 8-Bit Christmas, try Merry Little Batman, Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh, Beethoven's Christmas Adventure.
Who directed 8-Bit Christmas?
8-Bit Christmas (2021) was directed by Michael Dowse and stars Winslow Fegley, Neil Patrick Harris, Steve Zahn.