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Advertisement:propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('tvtropes_mobile_ad_1'); })Prancer is a 1989 Christmas-themed family film directed by John D. Hancock.Eight-year-old Jessica Riggs (Rebecca Harrell) believes in Santa Claus and flying reindeer even though her father John (Sam Elliott) and older brother Steve (John Duda) seem to believe she's too old to do so, and even her best friend Carol (Ariana Richards) has long since given up believing. When Jessica discovers a wounded reindeer in the woods near her home of Three Oaks, Michigan, she's convinced it's Prancer, Santa's missing reindeer. She becomes determined to take Prancer to a local ridge so Santa can come and retrieve him, but faces many obstacles in the process.A Direct to Video sequel, called Prancer Returns and featuring a completely different cast, was released in 2001.
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Adults Are Useless: Played with. Played pretty straight with Jessica's dad, at least initially, but justified since if he knew about Prancer, he wouldn't react well. Subverted with Dr. Benton, the vet who eventually helps Prancer (after Jessica clings to his car and angrily convinces him with a mild "The Reason You Suck" Speech. Though they don't play big roles, it's clear Jessica's Aunt Sarah and teacher, Ms. Fairburn, cares about her and want to make sure she's doing okay.
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Abusive Parents: John Riggs is not classically abusive, nor does he mean to be in any context. However, his financial troubles and lack of support at home often lead him to be very abrupt and sometimes verbally harsh and borderline abusive with Jessica. During one scene, he forcibly drags her into his vehicle, which could be disturbing for some viewers.
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