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The Ref

1994, English. Directed by Ted Demme.

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

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

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Runtime
1h 37m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 390 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released
9 March 1994
Country
United States of America
Written by
Richard LaGravenese, Marie Weiss
Budget
$11M
Box office
$11M
robberypoliceparent child relationshipburglarholidayhostageliberation of hostageblackmailchristmas partysanta clausbad mother-in-lawmother-in-lawdark comedydysfunctional family

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The Ref: quick answers

Is The Ref worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 390 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Ref?

The Ref runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).

Does The Ref have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Ref. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Is The Ref suitable for kids?

The Ref is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Where can I watch The Ref?

The Ref is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

What movies are like The Ref?

If you liked The Ref, try Bad Santa, Trapped in Paradise, Fatman.

Who directed The Ref?

The Ref (1994) was directed by Ted Demme and stars Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey.

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