Prancer
“Something magical is about to happen.”
Synopsis
Jessica, the daughter of an impoverished apple farmer, still believes in Santa Claus. So when she comes across a reindeer with an injured leg, it makes perfect sense to her to assume that it is Prancer, who had fallen from a Christmas display in town. She hides the reindeer in her barn and feeds it cookies, until she can return it to Santa. Her father finds the reindeer and decides to sell it to the butcher, not for venison chops, but as an advertising display.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-19
Top Cast
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Rebecca Harrell Tickell
Jessica Riggs
Sam Elliott
John Riggs
John Duda
Steve Riggs
Rutanya Alda
Aunt Sarah
Cloris Leachman
Mrs. McFarland
Ariana Richards
Carol Wetherby
Abe Vigoda
Orel Benton
Michael Constantine
Mr. Stewart / Santa
Mark Rolston
Herb Drier
Johnny Galecki
Billy Quinn
Walter Charles
Minister
Victor Truro
Mr. Young
Marcia Porter
Mrs. Fairburn
Loren Janes
Mr. Soot
Robert Zimmermann
Wagnall
Shirley Starnes
Mrs. Hofsetter
Michael Luciano
Bert
Jesse Bradford
Boy #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 18, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John D. Hancock
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Taylor
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Prancer
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Raffaella Productions, Cineplex-Odeon Films, Nelson Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John D. Hancock
Greg Taylor
Maurice Jarre
Mikhail Suslov, Buzz Feitshans IV
John Rosenberg
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
John D. Hancock
Director
Greg Taylor
Writer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Bobby Porter
Stunt Coordinator
Chester Kaczenski
Production Design
Raffaella De Laurentiis
Producer
John Rosenberg
Editor
Mikhail Suslov
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prancer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Prancer about?
Jessica, the daughter of an impoverished apple farmer, still believes in Santa Claus. So when she comes across a reindeer with an injured leg, it makes perfect sense to her to assume that it is Prancer, who had fallen from a Christmas display in town. She hides the reindeer in her barn and feeds it cookies, until she can return it to Santa. Her father finds the reindeer and decides to sell it to the butcher, not for venison chops, but as an advertising display.
Who directed Prancer?
Prancer was directed by John D. Hancock.
Who stars in Prancer?
The principal cast of Prancer includes Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Sam Elliott, John Duda, Rutanya Alda, Cloris Leachman.
When was Prancer released and how long is it?
Prancer was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Prancer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prancer was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prancer?
Prancer holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).