The Ref(1994)
“They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.”
Overview
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Director
Ted Demme
Studio
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Budget
$11M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Denis Leary
as Gus
Judy Davis
as Caroline Chasseur
Kevin Spacey
as Lloyd Chasseur
Glynis Johns
as Rose Chasseur
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
as Jesse Chasseur
Raymond J. Barry
as Lt. Huff
Richard Bright
as Murray
Christine Baranski
as Connie Chasseur
Adam LeFevre
as Gary Chasseur
J.K. Simmons
as Siskel
BD Wong
as Dr. Wong, Marriage Counselor
John Scurti
as Lt. Steve Milford
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$11M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films • Touchstone Pictures
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Where can I watch The Ref?▼
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What is The Ref about?▼
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Who directed The Ref?▼
The Ref was directed by Ted Demme and released in 1994. It is a comedy, crime, drama film.
How long is The Ref?▼
The Ref has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The Ref?▼
The cast of The Ref includes Denis Leary as Gus, Judy Davis as Caroline Chasseur, Kevin Spacey as Lloyd Chasseur, Glynis Johns as Rose Chasseur, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. as Jesse Chasseur and more.
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