The Ref

'The Ref' is a dark comedy film released in 1994 about a cat burglar who ends up taking a bickering couple hostage on Christmas Eve. The burglar, played by Denis Leary, becomes an unlikely mediator and counselor for the dysfunctional couple, played by Kevin Spacey and Judy Davis. As the night unfolds, secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and unexpected connections are formed in this hilarious and heartwarming holiday comedy.