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A Mom for Christmas

1990Movie1 h 36 min

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–72%

A heartwarming, hopeful comedy movie about family and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, brutality or scares.

Movies with

Story

A tale of Christmas magic.

A department store mannequin comes to life during the holiday season for a motherless little girl who wishes she had a mom for Christmas, and proceeds to charm her hard-working dad, too.

Feels like

  • Family Christmas Fantasy
  • Heartwarming Holiday Tale
  • Magical Realism
  • Nostalgic 90s Film
  • Wholesome Family Story
  • Child's Wish Fulfilled
  • Lighthearted Romance
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Mannequin Comes to Life

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
George T. Miller
Written by
Barbara Dillon
Produced by
Barry Bernardi
Music by
Sean Callery, John Farrar

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 17, 1990 · 1 h 36 min · Comedy, Fantasy, Family, TV Movie

Released
December 17, 1990
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is A Mom for Christmas worth watching?"

Questions about A Mom for Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Mom for Christmas worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Is A Mom for Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Mom for Christmas make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch A Mom for Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.