Prancer (1989)

Prancer
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $16,115,398Details
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Synopsis

Refusing to give up her belief in Santa Claus, a child, Jessica Riggs, discovers a hurt reindeer in the woods, which she believes to be Prancer. With the help of a sympathetic veterinarian, Jessica takes care of the wounded creature. It’s supposed to be a secret, but eventually a store Santa Claus, the girl’s dad and the entire town find out about Prancer, leading to big problems for Jessica and her family.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,914,486 (18.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,713 opening theaters/1,728 max. theaters, 4.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $43,539,838

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,375 $16,115,398
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,185 $16,115,398

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 17th, 1989 (Wide) by Orion Pictures
Video Release: October 2nd, 2001 by MGM Video
MPAA Rating: G
Running Time: 103 minutes
Franchise: Prancer
Comparisons: vs. Starman
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Keywords: Christmas, Family Drama, Christmas in November
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Science Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Nelson Entertainment, Cineplex Odeon Films, Raffaella Productions
Production Countries: Canada, United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 244 $11,166,071 Nov 24, 1989 10
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 248 $9,306,752 Nov 24, 1989 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 17, 1989 7 $2,914,486   1,713 $1,701   $2,914,486 1
Nov 24, 1989 7 $4,053,924 +39% 1,717 $2,361   $8,158,422 2
Dec 1, 1989 8 $1,931,348 -52% 1,728 $1,118   $10,660,946 3
Dec 8, 1989 9 $1,651,747 -14% 1,659 $996   $12,750,655 4
Dec 22, 1989 14 $1,078,620   1,272 $848   $16,115,398 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 17, 1989 7 $4,104,498   1,713 $2,396   $4,104,498 1
Nov 24, 1989 7 $4,625,100 +13% 1,717 $2,694   $8,729,598 2
Dec 1, 1989 8 $2,369,310 -49% 1,728 $1,371   $11,098,908 3

Leading Cast

Rebecca Harrell Tickell    Jessica Riggs

Supporting Cast

Sam Elliott    John Riggs
Cloris Leachman    Mrs. McFarland
Abe Vigoda    Orel Benton
Michael Constantine    Mr. Stewart/Santa
Rutanya Alda    Aunt Sarah
Ariana Richards    Carol Wetherby
Jesse Bradford    Boy #1

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

John D. Hancock    Director
Greg Taylor    Screenwriter
Raffaella De Laurentis    Producer

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Synopsis

Refusing to give up her belief in Santa Claus, a child, Jessica Riggs, discovers a hurt reindeer in the woods, which she believes to be Prancer. With the help of a sympathetic veterinarian, Jessica takes care of the wounded creature. It’s supposed to be a secret, but eventually a store Santa Claus, the girl’s dad and the entire town find out about Prancer, leading to big problems for Jessica and her family.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$2,914,486 (18.1% of total gross)
Legs:3.98 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1,713 opening theaters/1,728 max. theaters, 4.7 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $43,539,838

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) 4,375 $16,115,398
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) 6,185 $16,115,398

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Amazon VOD:Amazon VOD, Amazon VOD
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Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: November 17th, 1989 (Wide) by Orion Pictures
Video Release: October 2nd, 2001 by MGM Video
MPAA Rating: G
Running Time: 103 minutes
Franchise: Prancer
Comparisons: vs. Starman
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Keywords: Christmas, Family Drama, Christmas in November
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Science Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Nelson Entertainment, Cineplex Odeon Films, Raffaella Productions
Production Countries: Canada, United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 244 $11,166,071 Nov 24, 1989 10
Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 248 $9,306,752 Nov 24, 1989 10

Leading Cast

Rebecca Harrell Tickell    Jessica Riggs

Supporting Cast

Sam Elliott    John Riggs
Cloris Leachman    Mrs. McFarland
Abe Vigoda    Orel Benton
Michael Constantine    Mr. Stewart/Santa
Rutanya Alda    Aunt Sarah
Ariana Richards    Carol Wetherby
Jesse Bradford    Boy #1

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

John D. Hancock    Director
Greg Taylor    Screenwriter
Raffaella De Laurentis    Producer

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 17, 1989 7 $2,914,486   1,713 $1,701   $2,914,486 1
Nov 24, 1989 7 $4,053,924 +39% 1,717 $2,361   $8,158,422 2
Dec 1, 1989 8 $1,931,348 -52% 1,728 $1,118   $10,660,946 3
Dec 8, 1989 9 $1,651,747 -14% 1,659 $996   $12,750,655 4
Dec 22, 1989 14 $1,078,620   1,272 $848   $16,115,398 6

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 17, 1989 7 $4,104,498   1,713 $2,396   $4,104,498 1
Nov 24, 1989 7 $4,625,100 +13% 1,717 $2,694   $8,729,598 2
Dec 1, 1989 8 $2,369,310 -49% 1,728 $1,371   $11,098,908 3