The Ref (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1994, The Ref is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Ted Demme, running about 97 minutes. “They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Who’s in it. The Ref stars Denis Leary as Gus, Judy Davis as Caroline Chasseur, Kevin Spacey as Lloyd Chasseur and Glynis Johns as Rose Chasseur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Ref has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ref page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ref tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ref (1994)?
- In US, The Ref is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ref worth watching?
- The Ref holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ref?
- The Ref stars Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Glynis Johns and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr..
- When was The Ref released?
- The Ref was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.