Prancer Returns

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Prancer Returns
Prancer Returns (2001) Film Poster.jpg
DVD cover
Directed by Joshua Butler
Written by Greg Taylor
Produced byOscar L. Costo
Starring
CinematographyBruce Worrall
Edited bySean Albertson
Music byRandy Miller
Kristin Wilkinson
Production
companies
Gypsy Films International Inc.
Raffaella Productions
USA Cable Entertainment
Via Genesis Productions
Distributed by USA Home Entertainment (VHS)
Universal Studios Home Video (DVD)
Release date
  • November 20, 2001 (2001-11-20) [1]
Running time
91 minutes
Countries United States
Canada
Language English
Budget$4,000,000 (estimated) [2]

Prancer Returns is a 2001 fantasy drama film. It serves as a direct-to-video sequel to the 1989 film Prancer .

Contents

Alecia Elliott recorded the theme song "If You Believe" for the movie and soundtrack.

Plot

Preteen siblings from a broken marriage live with their mother, Denise, in Three Oaks, Michigan. Ryan, the oldest, wants to go live with their father in Chicago. This confuses shy Charlie, the youngest, who is also the butt of bigger school kids' often mean pranks. Then he finds a reindeer on his way home from school, which he believes to be Prancer's son, also called Prancer, which he tries to hide at home. Ryan's help bonds him and Charlie again. Alas, when Prancer gets out, evil vice principal James is bitten and wants him put down. Charlie runs away with his protégé. Denise struggles, but her brother's old friend, handyman Tom, comes to Charlie's rescue.

Cast

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has 2 reviews listed, both are positive. [3]

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