

Prancer: A Christmas Tale
2022-11-22 · 105 min · ★ 6.5
Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gather for Christmas. Bud comes to believe that Prancer may actually be magical, but Gloria fears his theory will send him straight to a retirement home.
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Production details
- Directors
- Phil Hawkins
- Production companies
- Unavailable
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 18,600,000
Top Cast
James CromwellBud
Darcey EwartGloria
Sarah-Jane PottsClaire
Aaron McCuskerGerald
Joseph MillsonFinn Wally
Stephanie Levi-JohnErica
Florisa KamaraHaley
Lucas PersaudTyler
Jessica BlakeSally
Christopher JeffersTevin
Holly HayesNancy
Emiliano SpalettiFamily customer (uncredited)
Frank WelkerPrancer Vocal Effects (voice)
Vlad RădescuStu
Nicu BaneaWorker #1
Meda TopirceanuWorker #2
Florentina NăstaseBettyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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