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Sep 23, 1985 · After Alex wins a scholarship to Oxford University in London, the Keaton family makes an entire vacation out of it. However, a mysterious man on the plane ride to London plants a brush in Elyse's bag, it containing top secret microfilm.
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- Comedy, Family
- Will Mackenzie
- 1985-09-23
Review this title. 8 Reviews. Hide Spoilers. Sort by: Filter by Rating: 5/10. Decent enough. ODDBear 25 September 2008. I notice that one reviewer here feels like this TV-movie-of-the-week was not worthy of the series and he also mentions that it's downright silly at times.
The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. Alex (Michael J. Fox) finds Oxford, Mallory (Justine Bateman) finds love, and their TV family finds espionage in London.
- Comedy, Drama
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- Plot
Vacation is a feature film in the Family Ties series. It takes place between the third and fourth seasons.
The Keaton family visits historic London for a vacation to be remembered. Steven and Elyse unwittingly become embroiled in international espionage; Alex struggles with some tough classes and even tougher classmates at Oxford University; and Mallory finds the man of her dreams.
In this two-hour TV movie episode of Family Ties, the Keaton family goes on vacation to London, England and becomes entangled in an espionage plot.
- Will Mackenzie
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I really do miss the days when sitcom families would travel abroad, get unknowingly wrapped up in espionage, and the whole thing would be shot on film sans laugh track. We had it made, dammit. Oh and this whole masterpiece is available on YouTube, if you dare. ★★★★★
