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Prancer

  • 19891989
  • GG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.3K
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  • Cast & crew
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Prancer (1989)
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A farm girl nurses a wounded reindeer she believes is one of Santa's, hoping to bring it back to health in time for Christmas. Her holiday spirit inspires those around her, something her dis... Read allA farm girl nurses a wounded reindeer she believes is one of Santa's, hoping to bring it back to health in time for Christmas. Her holiday spirit inspires those around her, something her disheartened father is having trouble understanding.A farm girl nurses a wounded reindeer she believes is one of Santa's, hoping to bring it back to health in time for Christmas. Her holiday spirit inspires those around her, something her disheartened father is having trouble understanding.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
5.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John D. Hancock
  • Writer
    • Greg Taylor
  • Stars
    • Sam Elliott
    • Cloris Leachman
    • Rutanya Alda
Top credits
  • Director
    • John D. Hancock
  • Writer
    • Greg Taylor
  • Stars
    • Sam Elliott
    • Cloris Leachman
    • Rutanya Alda
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 48User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Prancer
    Trailer 2:09
    Prancer

    Photos19

    Rebecca Harrell Tickell in Prancer (1989)
    Rebecca Harrell Tickell in Prancer (1989)
    Sam Elliott and Rebecca Harrell Tickell in Prancer (1989)
    Rebecca Harrell Tickell in Prancer (1989)
    Rebecca Harrell Tickell in Prancer (1989)
    Cloris Leachman and Rebecca Harrell Tickell in Prancer (1989)
    Johnny Galecki, Rebecca Harrell and Ariana Richards on the set of "Prancer".
    Rebecca Harrell and Cloris Leachman on the set of "Prancer".
    Sam Elliot and Rebecca Harrell on the set of "Prancer".
    Sam Elliott and Rebecca Harrell Tickell at an event for Prancer (1989)
    Prancer (1989)
    Rebecca Harrell Tickell in Prancer (1989)

    Top cast

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    Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott
    • John Riggsas John Riggs
    Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman
    • Mrs. McFarlandas Mrs. McFarland
    Rutanya Alda
    Rutanya Alda
    • Aunt Sarahas Aunt Sarah
    Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda
    • Orel Bentonas Orel Benton
    Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine
    • Mr. Stewartas Mr. Stewart…
    Rebecca Harrell Tickell
    Rebecca Harrell Tickell
    • Jessica Riggsas Jessica Riggs
    John Duda
    • Steve Riggsas Steve Riggs
    • (as John Joseph Duda)
    Ariana Richards
    Ariana Richards
    • Carol Wetherbyas Carol Wetherby
    Mark Rolston
    Mark Rolston
    • Herb Drieras Herb Drier
    Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki
    • Billy Quinnas Billy Quinn
    Walter Charles
    • Ministeras Minister
    Victor Truro
    • Mr. Youngas Mr. Young
    Marcia Porter
    • Mrs. Fairburnas Mrs. Fairburn
    Loren Janes
    Loren Janes
    • Mr. Sootas Mr. Soot
    Robert Zimmermann
    • Wagnallas Wagnall
    Shirley Starnes
    • Mrs. Hofsetteras Mrs. Hofsetter
    Michael Luciano
    • Bertas Bert
    Jesse Bradford
    Jesse Bradford
    • Boy #1as Boy #1
    • Director
      • John D. Hancock
    • Writer
      • Greg Taylor
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Jessica, the daughter of an impoverished farmer, still believes in Santa Claus. So when she comes across a reindeer with an injured leg, it makes perfect sense to her to assume that it is Prancer, who had fallen from a Christmas display in town. She hides him in her barn and feeds him cookies, until she can return him to Santa. Her father finds him and decides to sell him to the butcher, not for venison chops, but as an advertising display. —<Vertigus@aol.com>
    reindeerchristmasfarmbarngirl45 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • They lost the true spirit of Christmas...And found it locked in the heart of one little girl.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The movie is set in Three Oaks, Michigan, where town exteriors were filmed. Filming also occurred at the Old Republic House in New Carlisle, Indiana, La Porte, Indiana, and at Starved Rock State Park in Utica, Illinois.
    • Goofs
      When Prancer is crossing the pond about 32 minutes into the movie, a crew member can clearly be seen in the background during the shot.
    • Quotes

      Jessica Riggs: He's magical, Carol!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Back to the Future Part II/All Dogs Go to Heaven/Henry V/Prancer/Sidewalk Stories (1989)

    User reviews48

    Review
    Top review
    A forgotten gem of a Christmas movie
    Not many people seem to remember Prancer, but I saw it in the theater when I was a little girl. The storyline escapes me, since I haven't seen it in years, but I remember I cried quite a bit while I was watching it. Maybe I'll rent it one of these days. It doesn't deserve to be so forgotten.
    helpful•10
    5
    • Monika-5
    • Oct 10, 2000

    FAQ1

    • Why didn't Prancer fly away when Jessica opened the top of his cage?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jessica und das Rentier
    • Filming locations
      • Starved Rock State Park - Route 178, Utica, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cineplex Odeon Films
      • Nelson Entertainment
      • Nelson Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,587,135
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,914,486
      • Nov 19, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,587,135
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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