The Ref

They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.

6.5/1019941h 37mReleased

ComedyCrimeDrama

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

Released: Mar 9, 1994

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Denis Leary

Gus

Judy Davis

Caroline Chasseur

Kevin Spacey

Lloyd Chasseur

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