The Ref (1994)
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.
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- $11M
- Box office
- $11.4M
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Denis LearyGus
Judy DavisCaroline Chasseur
Kevin SpaceyLloyd Chasseur
Glynis JohnsRose Chasseur
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.Jesse Chasseur
Raymond J. BarryLt. Huff
Richard BrightMurray
Christine BaranskiConnie Chasseur
Adam LeFevreGary Chasseur
J.K. SimmonsSiskel
BD WongDr. Wong, Marriage Counselor
John ScurtiLt. Steve MilfordKeywords
Santa clausChristmasAlcoholicPoliceRobberyHolidayChristmas partyParent child relationshipBurglarHostageDark comedyDysfunctional familyBlackmailThiefMan huntDinnerBad mother-in-lawLiberation of hostageConnecticutMother-in-lawBickering coupleMarriage counseling
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · Drama · CrimeTheme affinitySanta Claus · Christmas · AlcoholicMood preferenceDark ComedyDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityDysfunctional FamilyDirector preference121017
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What is The Ref about?
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
How long is The Ref?
The Ref has a runtime of 97 minutes.
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