The Ref

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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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6.9

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8.0

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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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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.

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