About the Film
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.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: Prancer is a captivating and well-crafted family and drama and fantasy movie from 1989. Directed by John D. Hancock, and starring Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Sam Elliott, John Duda Jessica, the daughter of an impoverished apple farmer, still believes in Santa Claus.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6/10, Prancer retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends family with drama elements, Prancer deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Where to Watch
Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
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