Prancer: A Christmas Tale
Seen it?2022 | 105 min | Family, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gather for Christmas. Bud comes to believe that Prancer may actually be magical, but Gloria fears his theory will send him straight to a retirement home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$19 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 71K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
A Boy Called Christmas
Sunday Safe BetAnother Christmas family film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Sunday Safe BetAnother Christmas family film, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Santa Claus: The Movie
Monday Morning MaybeAnother Christmas family film. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Godmothered Weeknight WatchAnother Christmas family film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
The Santa Clause 2 Weeknight WatchAnother Christmas fantasy film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Phil Hawkins
- James CromwellBud
- Darcey EwartGloria
- Sarah-Jane PottsClaire
- Aaron McCuskerGerald
- Joseph MillsonFinn Wally
- Stephanie Levi-JohnErica
- Florisa KamaraHaley
- Lucas PersaudTyler
- Jessica BlakeSally
- Jim FindleyIffy