Movie

The Ref

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

★ 6.6(377)19941h 37m

The Ref is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch The Ref

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Ted Demme
Release date: 1994-03-09
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $11,400,000
Budget: $11,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films

The Ref — trailer

About The Ref

The Ref is a 1994 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Ted Demme, starring Denis Leary, Judy Davis and Kevin Spacey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 377 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ref in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Denis Leary

Gus

Judy Davis

Caroline Chasseur

Kevin Spacey

Lloyd Chasseur

Glynis Johns

Rose Chasseur

Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Jesse Chasseur

Raymond J. Barry

Lt. Huff

Richard Bright

Murray

Christine Baranski

Connie Chasseur

Adam LeFevre

Gary Chasseur

J.K. Simmons

Siskel

BD Wong

Dr. Wong, Marriage Counselor

John Scurti

Lt. Steve Milford

Themes & keywords

robberypoliceparent child relationshipburglarholidayhostageliberation of hostageblackmailchristmas partysanta clausbad mother-in-lawmother-in-lawdark comedydysfunctional familyconnecticut

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ref in Australia?+

In Australia, The Ref is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Ref on Netflix?+

The Ref is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Ref?+

The Ref has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Ref?+

The Ref stars Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Glynis Johns and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr..

When did The Ref come out?+

The Ref is a 1994 movie directed by Ted Demme.

What genre is The Ref?+

The Ref is Comedy, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Ref?+

The Ref was directed by Ted Demme.