Prancer: A Christmas Tale
Synopsis
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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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-02
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James Cromwell
Bud
Darcey Ewart
Gloria
Sarah-Jane Potts
Claire
Aaron McCusker
Gerald
Joseph Millson
Finn Wally
Stephanie Levi-John
Erica
Florisa Kamara
Haley
Lucas Persaud
Tyler
Jessica Blake
Sally
Jim Findley
Iffy
Christopher Jeffers
Tevin
Holly Hayes
Nancy
Emiliano Spaletti
Family customer (uncredited)
Frank Welker
Prancer Vocal Effects (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 29, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.66x
+$11.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Hawkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Taylor
- Original Score
- Mark McKenzie
- Original Title
- Prancer: A Christmas Tale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $18.6M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Hawkins
Greg Taylor
Mark McKenzie
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Hawkins
Director
Greg Taylor
Writer
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prancer: A Christmas Tale
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What is Prancer: A Christmas Tale about?
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.
Who directed Prancer: A Christmas Tale?
Prancer: A Christmas Tale was directed by Phil Hawkins.
Who stars in Prancer: A Christmas Tale?
The principal cast of Prancer: A Christmas Tale includes James Cromwell, Darcey Ewart, Sarah-Jane Potts, Aaron McCusker, Joseph Millson.
When was Prancer: A Christmas Tale released and how long is it?
Prancer: A Christmas Tale was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Prancer: A Christmas Tale?
Prancer: A Christmas Tale had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $18.6M at the worldwide box office (2.66 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Prancer: A Christmas Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prancer: A Christmas Tale was composed by Mark McKenzie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prancer: A Christmas Tale?
Prancer: A Christmas Tale holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).