The Ref Movie (1994): Where to watch and stream online

The Ref

Comedy Crime Drama

1994, Movie, 1h 37min

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

Country: United States

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Critic Caroline Westbrook

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...[Demme] handles proceedings deftly, aided by a witty script and first-rate performances.

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What is The Ref about? Toggle content

It's Christmas Eve in an affluent Connecticut town, and cat burglar Gus is having a nightmare. After bungling a burglary and triggering a booby-trapped alarm system, he's forced to take a dysfunctional family hostage. But as he tries to navigate their bickering and abusive behavior, Gus realizes that his only hope for survival is to act as a mediator and help the couple resolve their differences. With the police closing in and family tensions running high, can Gus bring peace to this chaotic household and escape with his life? Find out in "The Ref," a hilarious and unexpected holiday classic.

Where can I stream The Ref? Toggle content

You can stream The Ref on: Amazon Store

What movies are similar to The Ref? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Ref include Recipe for Revenge, Bottle Rocket, Heart Condition, Harlem Nights, Mad Dog and Glory, Freeway.

When was The Ref released in theaters? Toggle content

The Ref was released in theaters on August 4, 1994.