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Prancer Returns (2001)

2001-11-20 · 1h 30m · EN
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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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Gregg TaylorWriterJoshua ButlerDirector

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John CorbettJohn CorbettStacy EdwardsStacy EdwardsMichael O'KeefeMichael O'KeefeJack PalanceJack PalanceRobert ClarkRobert ClarkGavin FinkGavin FinkBoyd BanksBoyd Banks

Keywords

Santa clausNorth poleChristmasHolidayReindeer

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · FamilyTheme affinitySanta Claus · North Pole · ChristmasDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference970001

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What is Prancer Returns about?

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.

How long is Prancer Returns?

Prancer Returns has a runtime of 90 minutes.