# 8-Bit Christmas (2021)

> A nostalgic father recounts the wildly determined childhood quest that made one 1988 Christmas unforgettable.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/570340

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Family, Comedy
- Director: Michael Dowse
- Cast: Neil Patrick Harris, Winslow Fegley, Steve Zahn, June Diane Raphael, Bellaluna Resnick, Sophia Reid-Gantzert, Che Tafari, Santino Barnard
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11540284/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, warm, witty, christmas viewing, family movie night

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