Mannequin

Mannequin

1987 · 89 min · EN · PG · 6.9 (823 votes)
Dir. Michael Gottlieb · Starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, Estelle Getty, James Spader, G.W. Bailey, Carole Davis · Music Sylvester Levay · Mannequin Collection

Just because Jonathan's fallen in love with a piece of wood, it doesn't make him a dummy.

ComedyRomanceFantasy

Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.

VIBE

This film feels like a sparkling, effervescent dream, blending heartwarming romance with whimsical fantasy. It's an utterly charming and lighthearted escape, filled with an infectious, feel-good energy. Expect a delightful journey into the magic of unexpected connection and creative passion, wrapped in a vibrant 80s aesthetic.

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