The Ref
“They might be his hostages but what they're doing to this guy is criminal.”
Synopsis
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Ref (1994) Fan Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-17
Top Cast
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Denis Leary
Gus
Judy Davis
Caroline Chasseur
Kevin Spacey
Lloyd Chasseur
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
Jesse Chasseur
Glynis Johns
Rose Chasseur
Raymond J. Barry
Lt. Huff
Richard Bright
Murray
Christine Baranski
Connie Chasseur
Bill Raymond
George
Ellie Raab
Mary
Adam LeFevre
Gary Chasseur
Phillip Nicoll
John
Jim Turner
Phil
John Scurti
Lt. Steve Milford
Robert Ridgely
Bob Burley
J.K. Simmons
Siskel
BD Wong
Dr. Wong, Marriage Counselor
Rutanya Alda
Linda
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.04x
+$400K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Demme
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard LaGravenese, Marie Weiss
- Original Score
- Dave Stewart
- Original Title
- The Ref
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $11M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.4M
- Production Studios
- Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Demme
Richard LaGravenese, Marie Weiss
Dave Stewart
Adam Kimmel
Jeffrey Wolf
Jeffrey Weiss, Ron Bozman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson, Richard LaGravenese
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Demme
Director
Dave Stewart
Original Music Composer
Richard LaGravenese
Screenplay
Jeffrey Wolf
Editor
Adam Kimmel
Director of Photography
Marie Weiss
Screenplay
Jeffrey Weiss
Producer
Ron Bozman
Producer
Dan Davis
Production Design
Judianna Makovsky
Costume Design
Richard LaGravenese
Producer
Branko Racki
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ref
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ref about?
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Who directed The Ref?
The Ref was directed by Ted Demme.
Who stars in The Ref?
The principal cast of The Ref includes Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr., Glynis Johns.
When was The Ref released and how long is it?
The Ref was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Ref?
The Ref had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $11.4M at the worldwide box office (1.04 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Ref?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ref was composed by Dave Stewart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ref?
The Ref holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).