Justine Bateman Movies
New York native Justine Bateman was 16 when she originated the role of Mallory, the eternally underachieving daughter of former student radicals Elyse (Meredith Baxter-Birney) and Steven Keaton (Michael Gross) on the TV sitcom Family Ties (1982-1989). Before the series ran its course, Bateman tried to parlay her TV popularity into feature-film fame. Unfortunately, Satisfaction (1988) utterly belied its title. Justine Bateman has since been steadily employed in such features as the stage-derived The Closer (1990), the low-budget horror item Deadbolt (1992), the political melodrama Primary Motive (1992) and the ensemble comedy The Night We Never Met (1993). In 1996, she landed a co-starring role on another TV sitcom, Men Behaving Badly. Justine Bateman is the sister of Hogan Family co-star Jason Bateman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1986
Hosted by popular 1980's stars Justin Bateman and Ted Danson, this video explores the realistic nature of dating and intimacy. Using a straight talk approach the issues explored during this fifty-six minute program include the following topics: how you know if you're in love, is sex love and can you fall in love several times in your life, the difference between love and infatuation and how to distinguish the two, should teenagers have sex, and what does real love feel like. The presentation speaks directly to the teens -- in their terms -- and is also ideal for teachers and parents. ~ Forrest Spencer, All Movie Guide
- 1985
A group of high-school science students are assigned to "parent" an egg for a full week. The students are subsequent thrown into a tizzy when the egg hatches prematurely. Although the assignment goes awry, the results are quite salutary vis-à-vis the blossoming relationship between students Sara (Justine Bateman) and David (James McNichol). The irreplaceable Mary Wickes is also starred in this ABC Afterschool Special. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Justine Bateman, Mary Wickes, (more)
- 1985
Justine Bateman plays a young, blind teen who wishes to get out from under her overly-concerned family's control and finds support in a romantic relationship. Jason Bateman, oddly enough, plays her brother in this drama which was co-produced by their father, Kent Bateman. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide
Steve and Elyse Keaton (Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter-Birney), once 1960s radicals, now find themselves in Reagan-Era American trying to raise a traditional suburban family. Son Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox) is an ambitious Young Republican and his sister Mallory (Justine Bateman) is a shallow victim of the corporate culture, obsessed with music, clothes and boys. Their only normal kid is young Jennifer (Tina Yothers), a bit of a tomboy.
- Starring:
- Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter-Birney, (more)
- 1985
All the main characters from the popular TV sitcom Family Ties were carried over into this made-for-TV feature. Michael J. Fox heads the cast as insufferable/lovable young conservative Alex Keaton, who this time around is attending Oxford on a summer scholarship. The Keaton family--ex-hippie parents Elyse (Meredith Baxter Birney) and Steven (Michael Gross), and sisters Mallory (Justine Bateman) and Jennifer (Tina Yothers)--decide to go along with Alex in order to enjoy a vacation in England. The script contrives to have the Keatons behave wildly out of character by getting involved in a hackneyed espionage plot. The film looks more like one of those Dell Comics "specials" or Ace Paperback TV show tie-ins rather than a logical extension of the original series. Family Ties Vacation was first telecast September 23, 1985. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross, (more)
- 1984
Christopher Collet stars as real-life teenager Richard Jahnke Jr. in the made-for-TV Right to Kill. After suffering years of torment and abuse from his father (Frederic Forrest), Jahnke can stand no more. Hiding in the closet of his Wyoming home, Jahnke hears the familiar sounds of his father beating his mother. "I just wanted to make him stop," Jahnke later explained to the authorities--after he killed his father with a rifle. Written for television by Joyce Eliason, it initially aired on May 22, 1985 ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Frederic Forrest, Christopher Collet, (more)
Steve and Elyse Keaton (Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter-Birney), once 1960s radicals, now find themselves in Reagan-Era American trying to raise a traditional suburban family. Son Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox) is an ambitious Young Republican and his sister Mallory (Justine Bateman) is a shallow victim of the corporate culture, obsessed with music, clothes and boys. Their only normal kid is young Jennifer (Tina Yothers), a bit of a tomboy.
- Starring:
- Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter-Birney, (more)
Steve and Elyse Keaton (Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter-Birney), once 1960s radicals, now find themselves in Reagan-Era American trying to raise a traditional suburban family. Son Alex P. Keaton (Michael J. Fox) is an ambitious Young Republican and his sister Mallory (Justine Bateman) is a shallow victim of the corporate culture, obsessed with music, clothes and boys. Their only normal kid is young Jennifer (Tina Yothers), a bit of a tomboy.
- Starring:
- Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter-Birney, (more)
