The Ref
dir. Ted Demme
68
6 sourcesSynopsis
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Critics consensus
Undeniably uneven and too dark for some, The Ref nonetheless boasts strong turns from Denis Leary, Judy Davis, and Kevin Spacey, as well as a sharply funny script.
Directed byTed Demme
StarringDenis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Glynis Johns, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr., Raymond J. Barry
Written byRichard LaGravenese, Marie Weiss
CinematographyAdam Kimmel
EditingJeffrey Wolf
MusicDave Stewart
The Ref
1994 · R · 1h 37m
Comedy, Crime, Drama
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Our Verdict
68
Critics Consensus
Undeniably uneven and too dark for some, The Ref nonetheless boasts strong turns from Denis Leary, Judy Davis, and Kevin Spacey, as well as a sharply funny script.
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