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The Ref

The Ref

They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.

19946.51h 37m

Overview

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

Directed by Ted Demme
Written by Richard LaGravenese, Marie Weiss
Produced by Jeffrey Weiss, Ron Bozman, Richard LaGravenese
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0MRevenue: $11.4M

Top Cast

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Gus

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

Caroline Chasseur

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Lloyd Chasseur

Glynis Johns

Glynis Johns

Rose Chasseur

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Jesse Chasseur

Raymond J. Barry

Raymond J. Barry

Lt. Huff

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Murray

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski

Connie Chasseur

Adam LeFevre

Adam LeFevre

Gary Chasseur

J.K. Simmons

J.K. Simmons

Siskel

Themes & Keywords

robberypoliceparent child relationshipburglarholidayhostageliberation of hostageblackmailchristmas partysanta clausbad mother-in-lawmother-in-lawdark comedydysfunctional familyconnecticutthiefman huntdinneralcoholicchristmasmarriage counseling

About The Ref

The Ref is a comedy, crime, drama film released in 1994 exploring themes of robbery, police, parent child relationship, burglar, holiday, hostage. Directed by Ted Demme, it stars Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey. A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

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