Prancer

1989, Holiday/Fantasy, 1h 43m

24 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Prancer's good-natured holiday cheer -- and a terrific performance from its young star -- are enough to make this yuletide adventure a moderately rewarding watch. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Refusing to give up her belief in Santa Claus, a child, Jessica Riggs (Rebecca Harrell), discovers a hurt reindeer in the woods, which she believes to be Prancer. With the help of a sympathetic veterinarian (Abe Vigoda), Jessica takes care of the wounded creature. It's supposed to be a secret, but eventually a store Santa Claus (Michael Constantine), the girl's dad (Sam Elliott) and the entire town find out about Prancer, leading to big problems for Jessica and her family.
  • Rating:
    G
  • Genre:
    Holiday, Fantasy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John D. Hancock
  • Producer:
    Raffaella De Laurentiis
  • Writer:
    Greg Taylor
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $18.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Orion Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, Surround
  • Aspect Ratio:
    35mm

Cast & Crew

Sam Elliott
John Riggs
Rebecca Harrell Tickell
Jessica Riggs
Cloris Leachman
Mrs. McFarland
Rutanya Alda
Jessica's Aunt Sarah
John Duda
Steve Riggs
Abe Vigoda
Orel Benton
Michael Constantine
Mr. Stewart, Santa
Ariana Richards
Carol Wetherby
John D. Hancock
Director
Greg Taylor
Writer
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Producer
Hester Hargett
Associate Producer
Mike Petzold
Co-Producer
Greg Taylor
Co-Producer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music
Eugene D. Shlugleit
Cinematographer
Misha Suslov
Cinematographer
Dennis M. O'Connor
Film Editing
John Rosenberg
Film Editing
Craig Campobasso
Casting
Susan Willett
Casting
Bill Badalato
Production Design
Chester Kaczenski
Production Design
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Critic Reviews for Prancer

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Audience Reviews for Prancer

  • Dec 23, 2008
    Funny and charming, even if it is a typical Christmas film. Rebecca Harrell and Sam Elliott are wonderful.
    Chris W Super Reviewer
  • Oct 20, 2007
    Little girls will probably like this. I'm too old and cynical.
    Ida K Super Reviewer
  • Jul 28, 2007
    A touching family film. A good movie to watch on Christmas Eve! Not amazing, but worth seeing!
    Isaac H Super Reviewer
  • May 03, 2007
    Old-fashioned christmas movie.
    Tim S Super Reviewer
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