8-Bit Christmas

PGUnited States rating20211h 38mFamily, Comedy
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PG US
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A young boy in the 1980s is determined to win a popular video game system for Christmas. Along with his friends, he navigates the challenges of a neighborhood competition and learns about the importance of family and the spirit of giving.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional family comedy structure with a mix of character moments and active plot sequences. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryA boy becomes angry and causes an injury to a family dog during a game.
  • Approx.SomeJake slips on ice and drops his prized possession into the street.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why do you think Jake's dad built him a special fort instead of buying him the game?
  2. 2How did Jake's feelings about his gift change from the beginning of the movie to the end?
  3. 3What are some things that are more important than getting exactly what we want for a holiday?

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