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The Ref (1994) · Cineora

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A TED DEMME FILM

The Ref

19941h 37mRMovie

ComedyCrimeDrama

IMDb6.9/ 10 · 28.9K votes

THEY MIGHT BE HIS HOSTAGES BUT WHAT THEY'RE DOING TO THIS GUY IS CRIMINAL.

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

Funny
Dark
Quirky
Family
The underworld
Workplace

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a comfort rewatch, a group of friends and late nights. Contains strong language.

DirectorTed Demme

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.6 / 10

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Top cast

Denis LearyGus

Judy DavisCaroline Chasseur

Kevin SpaceyLloyd Chasseur

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.Jesse Chasseur

Glynis JohnsRose Chasseur

Raymond J. BarryLt. Huff

Richard BrightMurray

Christine BaranskiConnie Chasseur

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