Prancer Returns

2001

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Drama

Fantasy

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A boy is certain that a deer he finds in the forest belongs to Santa.

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The original Prancer film is far better.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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This movie tries too hard to be the original. Had I not seen the original so many times and not loved it so much I might like this movie more. But I've always said that sequels only work when they have all or at least some of the original cast. This has neither but it tries to follow the same storyline. I do like John Corbett who had a big role in "Prancer Returns", but this movie was a little more mean-spirited than the original. Supposedly for the past ten years they've had a Prancer ceremony in honor of Jessica Riggs, the main character from "Prancer". But there is barely any mention of her except in passing. But overall, the movie is cute, but it's not anywhere near as magical as the first. However, as a first viewing it's worth watching.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Prancer Returns, Is A Fast Moving Family Drama, But Drops A Bit Regarding Plot As It's Basically The Same Plot. Aside From The Same Plot, The Script & Acting Talent Isn't That Great. The Only Real Talent Is Jack Palance, And His Role Is Sadly Short And Not That Great. This Is An Average Film & There Are Worse Christmas Sequels Out There Which Copy The Original.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Crap, they boy was annoying and the fall would have left him paralyzed. Just more crap that is pushed out around December. It's rare when a Christmas movie isn't crappy, but this one is not that occasion.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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one of my favorite Christmas Movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Its ok. ten years later, it doesn't seem to capture the first one's innocence as well, and the romance of the mother seems kinda out of place. but has a sweet ending at least!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Joshua Butler

Director

John Corbett

Tom Sullivan

Stacy Edwards

Denise Holton

Michael O'Keefe

Mr. James Klock

Jack Palance

Old Man Richards

Robert Clark

Ryan Holton

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Laura Fries

Variety

USA Network should reap big returns with this sequel to the 1989 theatrical release Prancer, a live-action heartwarmer.

Oct 24, 2018

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

While the central family still have their problems, Prancer Returns has fun and humor, with likable actors adding warmth to the rehashed story.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 18, 2023

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Scott Weinberg

Apollo Guide

If the "classic" holiday movies have all been played to death and you're still pining for more, then you could do a lot worse than giving Prancer Returns a spin.

Rated: 60/100

Jan 2, 2002

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Synopsis

A boy is certain that a deer he finds in the forest belongs to Santa.

Director: Joshua Butler
Producer: Raffaella De Laurentiis
Screenwriter: Greg Taylor
Production Co: Raffaella Productions, USA Network
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 9, 2019
Runtime: 1h 36m