The Ref
- annos singulos: 1994
- Patriam: United States of America
- genus: Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Studio: Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Touchstone Pictures
- keyword: robbery, police, parent child relationship, burglar, holiday, hostage, liberation of hostage, blackmail, christmas party, santa claus, bad mother-in-law, mother-in-law, dark comedy, dysfunctional family, connecticut, thief, man hunt, dinner, alcoholic, christmas, marriage counseling
- Director: Ted Demme
- cast: Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Glynis Johns, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr., Raymond J. Barry