Prancer Returns (2001)

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.

Cast (8)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

G

Gavin Fink

John Corbett

Stacy Edwards

Jack Palance

Michael O'Keefe

R

Robert Clark

Boyd Banks

D

Darren T. Knaus

Prancer (voice) (uncredited)

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