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Prancer: A Christmas Tale

6.520221h 45mPGMovieFamilyFantasy

Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gather for Christmas. Bud comes to believe that Prancer may actually be magical, but Gloria fears his theory will send him straight to a retirement home.

DirectorPhil Hawkins
WriterGreg Taylor
ProducerRaffaella De Laurentiis

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Cast · Directed by Phil Hawkins

JCJames Cromwell
James Cromwell
Bud
DEDarcey Ewart
Darcey Ewart
Gloria
SPSarah-Jane Potts
Sarah-Jane Potts
Claire
AMAaron McCusker
Aaron McCusker
Gerald
JMJoseph Millson
Joseph Millson
Finn Wally
SLStephanie Levi-John
Stephanie Levi-John
Erica
FKFlorisa Kamara
Florisa Kamara
Haley
LPLucas Persaud
Lucas Persaud
Tyler
JBJessica Blake
Jessica Blake
Sally
JF
Jim Findley
Iffy
CJChristopher Jeffers
Christopher Jeffers
Tevin
HHHolly Hayes
Holly Hayes
Nancy

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Prancer: A Christmas Tale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Prancer: A Christmas Tale?

Prancer: A Christmas Tale is streaming on Cinemax in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Prancer: A Christmas Tale on Netflix?

No, Prancer: A Christmas Tale is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Cinemax.

Is Prancer: A Christmas Tale on Amazon Prime Video?

Prancer: A Christmas Tale isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Prancer: A Christmas Tale for free?

Prancer: A Christmas Tale is available on Cinemax in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Prancer: A Christmas Tale?

Prancer: A Christmas Tale is currently the latest film in the Prancer Collection.

Is there a prequel to Prancer: A Christmas Tale?

Yes — Prancer Returns (2001) comes before Prancer: A Christmas Tale in the Prancer Collection.

Is Prancer: A Christmas Tale part of a trilogy?

Yes — Prancer: A Christmas Tale is part of a trilogy, alongside Prancer (1989) and Prancer Returns (2001).

How many movies are in the Prancer Collection?

There are 3 films in the Prancer Collection: Prancer (1989), Prancer Returns (2001) and Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022).