The Ref
Seen it?1994 | 97 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Raising Arizona or Panic Room, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ted Demme
- Denis LearyGus
- Judy DavisCaroline Chasseur
- Kevin SpaceyLloyd Chasseur
- Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.Jesse Chasseur
- Glynis JohnsRose Chasseur
- Raymond J. BarryLt. Huff
- Richard BrightMurray
- Christine BaranskiConnie Chasseur
- Bill RaymondGeorge
- Ellie RaabMary