Prancer (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, Prancer is a fantasy, drama and family film directed by John D. Hancock, running about 99 minutes. “Something magical is about to happen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 an decides to sell it to the butcher, not for venison chops, but as an advertising display.
Who’s in it. Prancer stars Sam Elliott as John Riggs, Rebecca Harrell Tickell as Jessica Riggs, Cloris Leachman as Mrs. McFarland and Abe Vigoda as Orel Benton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Prancer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prancer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prancer tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prancer (1989)?
- In US, Prancer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prancer worth watching?
- Prancer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prancer?
- Prancer stars Sam Elliott, Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Cloris Leachman, Abe Vigoda and Rutanya Alda.
- When was Prancer released?
- Prancer was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.