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Prancer Returns

  • Video
  • 2001
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
696
YOUR RATING
Gavin Fink and Doe in Prancer Returns (2001)
DramaFamilyFantasy

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

  • Director
    • Joshua Butler
  • Writer
    • Greg Taylor
  • Stars
    • Gavin Fink
    • John Corbett
    • Stacy Edwards
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    696
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joshua Butler
    • Writer
      • Greg Taylor
    • Stars
      • Gavin Fink
      • John Corbett
      • Stacy Edwards
    • 7User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Gavin Fink
    Gavin Fink
    • Charlie Holton
    John Corbett
    John Corbett
    • Tom Sullivan
    Stacy Edwards
    Stacy Edwards
    • Denise Holton
    Michael O'Keefe
    Michael O'Keefe
    • Mr. James Klock
    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Old Man Richards
    Robert Clark
    Robert Clark
    • Ryan Holton
    Hayley Lochner
    • Jamie
    Jonathan Malen
    Jonathan Malen
    • Scott
    Richard Banel
    • Horace
    J.C. Kenny
    • Charlotte Purcell, Ch 9 News
    Reg Dreger
    • Three Oaks' Mayor
    Jonathan Walker
    Jonathan Walker
    • Kyle, Animal Control
    • (as Jonathon Walker)
    Fionnuala Jamison
    Fionnuala Jamison
    • Mr. Klock's Secretary
    Boyd Banks
    Boyd Banks
    • Charlie's Teacher
    Stephanie Sams
    • Kid
    Declan O'Reilly
    Declan O'Reilly
    • School Security Guard
    Chuck Byrn
    • Animal Control Officer
    William Lynn
    • Town Hall Man
    • (as Bill Lynn)
    • Director
      • Joshua Butler
    • Writer
      • Greg Taylor
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    8Profrplum

    A modern fable

    A fine cast, particularly John Corbett and Stacy Edwards, with good performances from the youngsters, aids this otherwise slightly better-than-average Christmas tale to achieve a high level of entertainment value and sentimental expression. No, it's not for the cynical, but its admixture of the difficulties broken families experience during the holidays particularly and the hope that Christmas engenders in all but the hardest-hearted of us brings the potential for love and progress to the fore for the audience.

    There's no reason not to enjoy this and let wistfulness take charge once a year. As another reviewer said, it will become a regular at Christmastime, and it should.

    Oh. A final note. Jack Palance is excellent in his small but significant role.
    myaddress8248

    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......
    10wdh565

    its great

    I loved the movie it was a touching story.i really thought all the people who played in it did a great job.Expecially Robert clark,he is a great actor and a cutie!!!!i think everyone should get a chance to watch it,its a great movie to watch on Christmas eve with your family.i think it would help you get closer together!!
    8frankphi

    Better than the original

    "Prancer Returns" is a Christmas fantasy that actually outperforms the original "Prancer."

    It is a combination coming of age story involving the older brother of the young boy who is the protagonist, a love story involving the mom and an old friend of the family and it is a Christmas story involving the hope generated in mankind each Dec. 24.

    The show is not as dark as the original movie. It is more light-hearted and fun throughout. It will surely become a Christmas classic.
    milo1m1

    better than the original

    Since I've never seen the original.This one is more of a comedy too.This time the central character is a boy named Charlie.He has just moved to town(the same town where the first one took place).He meets a man named Tom and asks why Prancer is not on the display.He says about 10 years ago a girl named Jesse found a injured reindeer who was Prancer.She raised him until Christmas Eve when he was reunited with the others.So every year in that town,on Christmas Eve they reunite Prancer with the others on the display.Then we meet Charlie's mom and older brother(who argue a lot).His brother wants to live in Chicago with their dad(they are divorced).Then one day when Charlie is walking home from detention for throwing a snowball at his principal.He is in the woods and sees a baby reindeer.He chases and then finds a old,dead reindeer(Prancer).The baby is Prancer's kid.Charlie names him Prancer after his dad.He teaches him stuff like how to deliver presents and stuff since he will take Prancer's place.After the first few days at Charlie's house,Prancer stays in a barn since he cant stay at the house.But one night he escapes,follows Charlie to school,bites the principal for being mean to Charlie.Animal Control comes and tries to catch Prancer,maybe even kill him.Now Charlie,Tom and the rest have to get Prancer back with the others before any then happens to him.This is a good,funny movie.7/10.

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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

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    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
      • Milton, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Gypsy Films International Inc.
      • Raffaella Productions
      • USA Cable Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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