
8-Bit Christmas
How far would you go to score the ultimate gift?
Directed by Michael Dowse
Produced by Star Thrower Entertainment, New Line Cinema
A heartwarming, nostalgia-soaked family comedy about a boy's single-minded quest for a video game system in 1980s suburban Chicago, celebrating childhood wonder and the spirit of the season.
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.
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Is 8-Bit Christmas easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Does 8-Bit Christmas end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is 8-Bit Christmas violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is 8-Bit Christmas scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is 8-Bit Christmas sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
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