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
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,301-4,400) | 4,334 | $16,115,398 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 6,101-6,200) | 6,103 | $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 |
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| 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 |
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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
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 244 | $11,481,037 | Nov 24, 1989 | 10 |
| Thanksgiving (All Movies, 5-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 248 | $9,306,752 | Nov 24, 1989 | 10 |