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The Ref
They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.
Genres
ComedyCrimeDrama
Overview
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Details
Budget
$11000000
Revenue
$11400000
Runtime
97 min
Release Date
1994-03-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
359
Vote Average
6.536
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Bill Raymond
George
Phillip Nicoll
John
Ellie Raab
Mary
Jim Turner
Phil
Herbie Ade
Bartender
Ron Gabriel
Limo Driver
Scott Walker
Prosecutor
Edward Saxon
Reporter
Donna Holgate
Newscaster
Kenneth Utt
Jeremiah Willard
Marilyn Stonehouse
Store Cashier
Victoria Mitchell
Store Customer
Cort Day
Salvation Army Volunteer
Robert Ridgely
Bob Burley
John E. Campbell
Santa Family #1
Rutanya Alda
Linda
Peter Krantz
State Trooper
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