A Mom for Christmas (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, A Mom for Christmas is a comedy, fantasy, family and tv movie film directed by George T. Miller, running about 96 minutes. “A tale of Christmas magic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A Mom for Christmas stars Olivia Newton-John as Amy Miller, Juliet Sorci as Jessica Slocum, Doug Sheehan as Jim Slocum and Carmen Argenziano as Sgt. Morelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Mom for Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Mom for Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Mom for Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Mom for Christmas (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Mom for Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Mom for Christmas worth watching?
- A Mom for Christmas holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Mom for Christmas?
- A Mom for Christmas stars Olivia Newton-John, Juliet Sorci, Doug Sheehan, Carmen Argenziano and Doris Roberts.
- When was A Mom for Christmas released?
- A Mom for Christmas was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.