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Prancer Returns

2001-11-20 · 90 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy · Family

This holiday-themed children's film offers a unique take on the legend of Santa Claus and his tiny reindeer. In this movie, a young boy finds a deer in the forest he is sure is Santa's beloved Prancer. Determined to return the creature to the North Pole and his rightful destiny, the child overcomes the cynicism of his family to teach them and us a lesson about the true spirit of Christmas.

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Directors
Joshua Butler
Production companies
Raffaella De Laurentiis Productions, Via Genesis Productions, USA Network
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Gavin Fink
John CorbettJohn Corbett
Stacy EdwardsStacy Edwards
Jack PalanceJack Palance
Michael O'KeefeMichael O'Keefe
Robert Clark
Boyd BanksBoyd Banks
Darren T. KnausPrancer (voice) (uncredited)

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