Prancer (1989)

G   |    |  Drama, Family, Fantasy

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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 disheartened father is having trouble understanding.

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  • Rebecca Harrell Tickell in Prancer (1989)
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2 nominations.

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20 December 2000 | chewbacuh1
My favorite holiday movie
Prancer is one of those special movies that come along every once in a great while that truly touches your heart. It doesn't rely on gimmicks or special effects, but relies on the characters themselves. Jesse, the central character in the story, finds an injured reindeer near her home, and believes it to be Prancer. And she nurses the reindeer back to health in order to deliver him back to Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. The true meaning of the movie is said by the preacher in the church during the Christmas service. Today's kids grow up so fast, and loose the child-like faith that Jesse has in a few short years. They then don't believe in anything that science doesn't prove. But Jesse, against impossible odds, sticks to her beliefs, and in the end brings back the faith of those who lost theirs long ago. Prancer is one of those holiday movies to buy for both your kids and yourself.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael Constantine appears in this film as Mr. Stewart/Santa and John Corbett appeared in the sequel Prancer Returns (2001). Both Michael Constantine and John Corbett appeared in My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016).

Quotes

John Riggs: If you're gonna eat like an animal, take your food out to the barn.

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.

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Plot Summary

Genres

Drama | Family | Fantasy

Details

Release Date:

17 November 1989

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA, Canada

Filming Locations

New Carlisle, Indiana, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,914,486 19 November 1989

Gross USA:

$18,587,135

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$18,587,135

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