6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Ref (1994)
The Ref (1994)
Overview
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict addresses marital dysfunction and the need for honest communication, a largely apolitical subject. The narrative champions personal responsibility and direct confrontation of issues as the solution, critiquing individual flaws rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The film features a predominantly white main and supporting cast, consistent with traditional mainstream casting of its time, without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative centers on the personal dynamics of a white, upper-middle-class couple and a white burglar, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film uses the character of Lloyd to satirize Christian hypocrisy and judgmentalism, particularly during the Christmas season. While not condemning the faith itself, the narrative consistently portrays performative Christian piety as a cover for self-righteousness and moral failings, without significant counterbalancing positive portrayals.
The film 'The Ref' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a criminal, a bickering married couple, and their family dynamics during a hostage situation, without any elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The film 'The Ref' does not appear to include any transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a burglar taking a bickering couple hostage, with no elements suggesting a depiction of transgender identity. Therefore, the overall portrayal is N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Ref (1994) is an original film, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped.
The Ref (1994) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material, a reboot, or a biopic. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established race that could be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.9
6.5
Critic Ratings
7.3
5.9
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