2karl- a wound reindeer and precocious 8 yr old form an enduring friendship and a bond in this tender holiday drama about true devotion this enchanting full of love heart this film will set Ur mind a light Jessica Riggs played by Rebbecca Harrell she plays her character very tender she plays an angel in her school play but she becomes a real guardian angel when she spot what she thinks is prance injured in the snow but her father who is SAM Elliott who is over bearing and the family is falling apart wants the shot the deer but before he gets his gun the deer disappears but when she finds that she can feed him and look after him she sees a shop Santa but ask him to get a message to Santa that she is helping prance get better and she only realize her story is told in a different form of media that jess there is a Santa and prance does exist in and has to get him back to to the ridge Xmas eve but her father is not a believer but her passion brings the best out the town and a legend is born in this snowy magical story that will have everyone uplifted in this magical story to lift even the cynical cold stone person a worth the Xmas watch at 1hr39min 7/10 classic

mark.waltz As the world seems to escape further and further from the real meaning of Christmas, it is important to remind ourselves that the holiday wasn't created to give praise to some old fat bearded man in a red suit. Yes, Jessica Riggs (Rebecca Harrell) believes in Santa, but she also believes in the baby boy born in a manger in the middle of a Bethlehem stable. She sings gloriously loud and proud of her innocent faith, and while her teacher appreciates her enthusiasm, she must ask her to tone it down a bit so the other kids singing in the annual Christmas pageant aren't drowned out. Her classmates consider her a bit of a geek, so poor Jessica is almost a bit of an outcast. This makes her faith all the more powerful and her story all the more touching.Jessica's down on his luck father (Sam Neill) has been working hard to make ends meet, and while he's not enthusiastic about the holidays, he doesn't want to spoil his daughter's. Jessica happens to come across an injured reindeer whom she is certain is the mythic Prancer. Her efforts to take care of the deer's injury are interfered with by the concerned adults of the small community she lives in, and when the deer ends up in a cage, Jessica is concerned because she fears Prancer's absence will stall Christmas around the world.While most of the cynical adults don't see Jessica's perspective on the situation, a few do, including local handyman Abe Vigoda and aging recluse Cloris Leachman. Her typical curmudgeon character was once a major patroness of the Christmas decorating season but has withdrawn from society, and it is up to the little Jessica to show her that a closed heart can be re-opened. The magic of the season is felt throughout and brings joy into both the viewers and cynical characters Jessica encounters throughout. As I prepare for the New York City holiday season with tons of Santas and elves running around creating havoc, I can look back at films like this, "A Christmas Story" and other classics, and remind myself that the distractions meant to make us forget about and what the season really is about.

MartianOctocretr5 You know Scrooge, and Bailey, and Cratchett, and Nutcracker; Charlie Brown, the Grinch, White Christmas and Rudolph. But Virginia, do you recall this sweet classic from 1989 about a famous reindeer? Prancer was the name of the movie and it's a true classic among Christmas movies.In a story inspired by Yes, Virginia: There Is a Santa Claus, a little girl named Jessica Riggs is being told by others around her there is no Santa yet holds to her faith that he exists. This modern day Virginia O'Hanlon loves Christmas and everything about it, and is horrified to see a street decoration Prancer (the reindeer) damaged in an accident. When she comes upon an injured real reindeer soon after, she assumes it to be Prancer, and hides him and takes care of him. She's feisty at times, but shows a good heart always in her efforts.The child's faith is only part of the story. How Jessica (Rebecca Harrel) touches others who have lost their hope and faith in various ways is even more profound, and touching. A village recluse (Cloris Leachman), a veterinarian (Abe Vigoda), her jaded widowed father (Sam Elliot), her skeptic friend (Ariana Richards), a newspaper writer (Michael Constantine) are all wonderful in these roles.The movie's plot plays out very well; each scene evokes different emotions, and captures them all well. There are scenes that will bring a tear. I'd reference a favorite scene, but just realized there are too many to list.Sweet, heartfelt, genuine, touching. Everything a Christmas movie should be.

gkowalchuk Every now and then I come across a movie that missed the movie theaters, never was on the shelve at the local stores and "was under the radar" for some unknown reason.Last week I came across Prancer on IMDb and was blown away why it's not on the top 10 list for Christmas movies?Prance is definitely a hidden gem for Christmas movies!A beautiful movie about hard times and simple fun loving kids who believe in Christmas. Make sure to have the Kleenex box close by when you watch this at Christmas. The kids will be glued to the TV for sure!Sam Elliott and Cloris Leachman were perfect for the storyline. Rebecca Harrell will steal your heart for sure!