The Ref
“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.
Where to watch The Ref in United States
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Where is The Ref streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About The Ref
The Ref is a 1994 English-language comedy, crime and drama film directed by Ted Demme. The cast is led by Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Ref was produced by Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Touchstone Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 9, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $11 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ted Demme
- Writers
- Richard LaGravenese, Marie Weiss
- Release date
- March 9, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $11 million
- Box office
- $11 million
- Production
- Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures
The Ref cast & crew
The Ref was directed by Ted Demme and written by Richard LaGravenese and Marie Weiss.
The cast features 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 Raymond J. Barry as Lt. Huff.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Stewart, cinematography is by Adam Kimmel, and it was produced by Don Simpson and Ron Bozman.
Is The Ref worth watching?
The Ref holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 377 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and drama, The Ref is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ref
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Cast of The Ref
Denis Leary
Gus
Judy Davis
Caroline Chasseur
Kevin Spacey
Lloyd Chasseur
Glynis Johns
Rose Chasseur
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
Jesse Chasseur
Raymond J. Barry
Lt. Huff
Richard Bright
Murray
Christine Baranski
Connie Chasseur
Adam LeFevre
Gary Chasseur
J.K. Simmons
Siskel
BD Wong
Dr. Wong, Marriage Counselor
John Scurti
Lt. Steve Milford
The Ref — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ref in United States?
The Ref is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Ref on Hoopla?
Yes — The Ref is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Ref in?
The Ref is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ref?
The Ref runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Ref rated?
The Ref is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 377 ratings.
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