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

The Ref

6.61994 · 1h 37m · EN

ComedyCrimeDrama

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

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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

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Director: Ted Demme
Status: Released
Audience votes: 386

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