Germany / Nov 24, 2021 / 6
How far would you go to score the ultimate gift?
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Santino Barnard | Evan Olsen |
| Max Malas | Jeff Farmer |
| Brielle Rankins | Tammy Hodges |
| Braelyn Rankins | Teddy Hodges |
| Cyrus Arnold | Josh Jagorski |
| Chandler Dean | Timmy Keane |
| Jacob Laval | Connor Stump |
| Katia Smith | Tiffany Keane |
| Tom Rooney | Dr. Timothy Keane Sr. |
| David Cross | Dealer |
| Kathryn Greenwood | Mrs. Hugo |
| Louise Nicol | Miss Sherman |
| Erica Levene | Mrs. Trotter |
| David MacInnis | Mr. Halberg |
| Monica Dottor | Mrs. Keane |
| Jordan Oladimeji | Boy #1 (Toy Aisle) |
| William Poulin | Grumpy Wreath Man |
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| Sofie Michal Maiuri | Katie Sorrentino |
| Alex Spencer | Officer Masejewski |
| James McDougall | Santa Claus |
| Michael Dyson | Old Janitor |
| Dan Darin Zanco | School Bus Driver |
| Gordon Fulton | Old Man with Dentures |
| Jackson Reid | Kid #1 (Bus) |
| Maya Misaljevic | Kid #2 (Bus) |
| Danielle Bourgon | Reporter |
| Peter Gail Williams | Clerk (Cosmetics) |
| Kevin Dennis | Weatherman |
| Miles Kerim | Frankie Wattendorf |
| Luca Doulgeris | Charlie Doyle |
| Mike Wilmot | Coach Wallach |
| José Arias | Annoying Elf Caroler |
| Christy Bruce | Katie Doyle |
| Dwight Ireland | News Anchor |
| Amanda Smith | Old Woman in Blue |
| Agi Gallus | Timmy's Grandmother |
| Smillie Buckland | Old Man |
| Peter Deiwick | Dad #1 (PTA) |
| Lorna Wilson | Old Woman (Cosmetics) |
| Christopher Marren | Toy Aisle Robot (voice) |
| Brenda Somers | Old Woman |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 8-Bit Christmas |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Star Thrower Entertainment, New Line Cinema |
| Official site | hbomax.com |
| Release date | 24 novembre 2021 |
| Executive producer | Nikki Ramey, Richard Brener, Celia Khong, Kevin Jakubowski, Whitney Brown |
| Production | Tim White, Trevor White, Allan Mandelbaum, Jonathan Sadowski, Nick Nantell |
| Writer | Kevin Jakubowski |
| Casting | Rich Delia |
| Editing | Trevor Ambrose |
| Cinematography | Samy Inayeh, Sabrina Lantos |
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| Assistant directors | Michael Dowse |
| Camera operators | Samy Inayeh, Sabrina Lantos |
| Additional photography | Samy Inayeh, Sabrina Lantos |
| Production design | Andrew M. Stearn, Mike Leandro, Mira Apci, Epiphany Karopoulos, Michael Vanderteems |
| Art direction | Andrew M. Stearn, Mike Leandro, Mira Apci, Epiphany Karopoulos, Michael Vanderteems |
| Set decoration | Mike Leandro, Andrew M. Stearn, Mira Apci, Epiphany Karopoulos, Michael Vanderteems |
| Stunts | Dan Skene |
| Music | Joseph Trapanese, Mark Dejczak, Gavin Fernandes, Claudia Pinto, Adam Stein, Mark Zsifkovits, Susie Bench |
| Sound | Joseph Trapanese, Mark Dejczak, Gavin Fernandes, Claudia Pinto, Adam Stein, Mark Zsifkovits, Susie Bench |
| Costume design | Avery Plewes, Sarah Craig McEathron, Aaren Perrier |
| Makeup | Aaren Perrier, Avery Plewes, Sarah Craig McEathron |
| Hairstyling | Avery Plewes, Sarah Craig McEathron, Aaren Perrier |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Digital
Brazil / Nov 24, 2021 / 10 / HBO Max
Mexico / Nov 24, 2021 / B
Netherlands / Nov 24, 2021 / 12
Puerto Rico / Nov 24, 2021 / PG / HBO Max
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Singapore / Nov 24, 2021 / PG / HBO Go
Spain / Nov 24, 2021 / 7 / HBO Max
Sweden / Nov 24, 2021 / 15
United Kingdom / Nov 24, 2021 / 12
United States / Nov 24, 2021 / PG / HBO Max
Ireland / Nov 25, 2021 / 12
Russia / Nov 26, 2021 / 18+
Australia / Dec 01, 2022 / PG
New Zealand / Dec 01, 2022 / PG
South Korea / Jan 01, 2023 / ALL
TV
Canada / Nov 27, 2021 / Super Écran
Puerto Rico / Dec 17, 2023 / Cartoon Network
United States / Dec 17, 2023 / Cartoon Network
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