A Mom For Christmas (1990)

A motherless child (Juliet Sorcey), whose father (Doug Sheehan, who looks a bit like Rock Hudson) is a workaholic, wishes for a mom. A department store mannequin (Olivia Newton-John) comes to life to fulfill her wish ..... but only for Christmas. Since this is a Disney movie aimed at the 7-12 demographic, it's obvious and simplistic and not very magical. The film has none of the irony or the creepy fantasy of such similar plots like EVENING PRIMROSE or the famous After Hours episode from THE TWILIGHT ZONE. Newton-John sings two songs, neither of which is memorable. The film coasts for the most part on Newton-John's charm but if you're not a fan, you may find it sticky going. Directed by George Miller (MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER). With Doris Roberts and Carmen Argenziano.