Prancer (1989)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $16,115,398 | Details |
| Further financial details... | ||
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 | $45,680,479 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 17th, 1989 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Video Release: | October 2nd, 2001 by MGM Video |
| MPA Rating: | G |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Franchise: | Prancer |
| Release detail: | Christmas in November |
| Social setting: | Christmas |
| Subgenre: | Family Drama |
| 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: | United States, Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 | $45,680,479 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 17th, 1989 (Wide) by Orion Pictures |
| Video Release: | October 2nd, 2001 by MGM Video |
| MPA Rating: | G |
| Running Time: | 103 minutes |
| Franchise: | Prancer |
| Release detail: | Christmas in November |
| Social setting: | Christmas |
| Subgenre: | Family Drama |
| 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: | United States, Canada |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |