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Prancer Returns (2001): Cast

Prancer Returns (2001) movie poster

Prancer Returns is a 2001 family comedy directed by Joshua Butler, starring Darren T. Knaus as Prancer (voice) (uncredited), Jack Palance and John Corbett. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Prancer Returns (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Joshua Butler
Genres
Family , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Prancer Returns About?

The premise of Prancer Returns without spoilers.

A holiday‑themed family adventure reimagines Santa’s legend when a young boy discovers a frightened deer in the woods, convinced it’s the missing Prancer. Determined to get the reindeer back to the North Pole, he battles his family’s skepticism, showing that belief and generosity capture the true spirit of Christmas.

Prancer Returns Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • christmas movie
  • rural town
  • rescue
  • prank
  • boy
  • reindeer
  • father son relationship
  • brother brother relationship
  • punishment
  • public humiliation
  • father figure
  • santa claus
+4 more
  • magical creature
  • christmas spirit
  • child's point of view
  • christmas
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Cast & crew

Prancer Returns Cast & Characters

Darren T. Knaus leads the cast as Prancer (voice) (uncredited), with Jack Palance and John Corbett. Directed by Joshua Butler; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Prancer Returns

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Cars

Cars in Prancer Returns

10 cars on screen, including the 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force and the 1999 Ford E-Series.

All 10 cars
  • 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force in Prancer Returns 1957 Chevrolet Task-Force Important role
  • 1999 Ford E-Series in Prancer Returns 1999 Ford E-Series Important role
  • 2000 Ford Expedition in Prancer Returns 2000 Ford Expedition Important role
  • 1985 GMC C-1500 in Prancer Returns 1985 GMC C-1500 Important role
Details

Prancer Returns Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Prancer - Una renna per amico” and “Charlie & das Rentier”.

Also known as
  • Prancer - Una renna per amico
  • Charlie & das Rentier
  • Charlie und das Rentier
  • Il ritorno di Prancer la renna di Babbo Natale
  • Tonnerre, le petit renne du père Noël
  • EL RENO PERDIDO SE SANTA CLAUS
  • Завръщането на Прансър
  • 幻海童真2再战风云
  • El Regreso de Prancer
  • Prancer se întoarce

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FAQ

Prancer Returns FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Prancer Returns, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Prancer Returns?

Prancer Returns runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Prancer Returns released?

Prancer Returns was released on November 20, 2001.

Who directed Prancer Returns?

Prancer Returns was directed by Joshua Butler.

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Who is in the cast of Prancer Returns?

Prancer Returns stars Darren T. Knaus as Prancer (voice) (uncredited), Jack Palance and John Corbett, among 8 credited actors.

Does Prancer Returns have a post-credit scene?

No. Prancer Returns has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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