The Referees (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2009, The Referees is a documentary film directed by Delphine Lehericey, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. How can a few crucial minutes in a football match change the life of an entire family? How do the "men in black" feel when they are attacked by supporters? Kill the Referee unveils the lives of several professional football referees at the EURO 2008 championship; amongst them, the English referee Howard Webb, who provoked incredible controversy when he gave a penalty to Austria just before the end of the match with Poland, and the Italian Roberto Rosetti, who refereed the final.
Who’s in it. The Referees stars Howard Webb as Himself, Manuel Mejuto González as Himself, Roberto Rosetti as Himself and Michel Platini as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Referees has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Referees page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Referees tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Referees (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Referees change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Referees worth watching?
- The Referees holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Referees?
- The Referees stars Howard Webb, Manuel Mejuto González, Roberto Rosetti, Michel Platini and Peter Fröjdfeldt.
- When was The Referees released?
- The Referees was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.