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Prancer Returns

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Prancer Returns (2001)
  • Family
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
Preteen brothers from a broken marriage live with their mother, Denise, in a rural town. Ryan, the cheeky elder boy, wants to go live with their father, Matt, in Chicago. This confuses shy C... Read allPreteen brothers from a broken marriage live with their mother, Denise, in a rural town. Ryan, the cheeky elder boy, wants to go live with their father, Matt, in Chicago. This confuses shy Charlie, the youngest, who is also the butt of bigger school kids' often mean pranks. Then ... Read allPreteen brothers from a broken marriage live with their mother, Denise, in a rural town. Ryan, the cheeky elder boy, wants to go live with their father, Matt, in Chicago. This confuses shy Charlie, the youngest, who is also the butt of bigger school kids' often mean pranks. Then he finds two reindeer on his way home from school which he believes to be Santa's called P... Read all
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Joshua Butler
  • Writer
    • Greg Taylor
  • Stars
    • Gavin Fink
    • John Corbett
    • Stacy Edwards
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  • Director
    • Joshua Butler
  • Writer
    • Greg Taylor
  • Stars
    • Gavin Fink
    • John Corbett
    • Stacy Edwards
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    • 7User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 5 nominations

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    Director Joshua Butler at the premiere of "Prancer Returns"
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    Gavin Fink
    Gavin Fink
    • Charlie Holtonas Charlie Holton
    John Corbett
    John Corbett
    • Tom Sullivanas Tom Sullivan
    Stacy Edwards
    Stacy Edwards
    • Denise Holtonas Denise Holton
    Michael O'Keefe
    Michael O'Keefe
    • Mr. James Klockas Mr. James Klock
    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Old Man Richardsas Old Man Richards
    Robert Clark
    Robert Clark
    • Ryan Holtonas Ryan Holton
    Hayley Lochner
    • Jamieas Jamie
    Jonathan Malen
    Jonathan Malen
    • Scottas Scott
    Richard Banel
    • Horaceas Horace
    J.C. Kenny
    • Charlotte Purcell, Ch 9 Newsas Charlotte Purcell, Ch 9 News
    Reg Dreger
    • Three Oaks' Mayoras Three Oaks' Mayor
    Jonathan Walker
    Jonathan Walker
    • Kyle, Animal Controlas Kyle, Animal Control
    • (as Jonathon Walker)
    Fionnuala Jamison
    Fionnuala Jamison
    • Mr. Klock's Secretaryas Mr. Klock's Secretary
    Boyd Banks
    Boyd Banks
    • Charlie's Teacheras Charlie's Teacher
    Stephanie Sams
    • Kidas Kid
    Declan O'Reilly
    Declan O'Reilly
    • School Security Guardas School Security Guard
    Chuck Byrn
    • Animal Control Officeras Animal Control Officer
    William Lynn
    • Town Hall Manas Town Hall Man
    • (as Bill Lynn)
    • Director
      • Joshua Butler
    • Writer
      • Greg Taylor
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    Preteen brothers from a broken marriage live with their mother, Denise, in a rural town. Ryan, the cheeky elder boy, wants to go live with their father, Matt, in Chicago. This confuses shy Charlie, the youngest, who is also the butt of bigger school kids' often mean pranks. Then he finds two reindeer on his way home from school which he believes to be Santa's called Prancer and his son and heir, also called Prancer, which he tries to hide at home. Ryan's help bonds the brothers again. Alas when Prancer gets out, evil vice-principal James Klock is bitten and wants the 'public danger' put down. Charlie runs away with his protégé. Denise is useless, but her ex-boyfriend, handyman Tom Sullivan, comes to the youngster's rescue. —KGF Vissers
    • christmas movie
    • rescue
    • prank
    • boy
    • reindeer
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    • Genres
      • Family
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
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      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      Released 12 years and 3 days after the original Prancer.
    • Goofs
      You can't give detention after school the same day 24hours notice is required this would result in parents complaining to the school and education board.
    • Connections
      Follows Prancer (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      WHITE CHRISTMAS
      Written by Irving Berlin

      Performed by Bing Crosby

      Published by Irving Berlin Music Corp. (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of MCA Records

    User reviews7

    Review
    Top review
    A great movie!!!
    I was flipping through channels when i came across this movie on USA. And i didn't regret it!! This movie was wonderful.

    'Prancer Returns' is about a boy who found a reindeer and discovers that it's Prancer's son from the first movie ( i haven't seen it, so i dunno ). But the local Vice Principal from his school is determined to have it put down. Does he succeed?? Well, that is something that you have to find out by watching it.

    Now if i can only find the prequel......
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    • Dec 21, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 20, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Пострибун повертається
    • Filming locations
      • Greenwood Conservation Area, Ajax, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Gypsy Films International Inc.
      • Raffaella Productions
      • USA Cable Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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