The Ex(2006)
Credit-grabbing, back-stabbing, wife-nabbing. Just another day at the office.
The Ex Synopsis
When his lawyer wife, Sofia, becomes pregnant, chronic underachiever Tom Reilly must take a job at his father-in-law's advertising firm. Tom has to adjust to the demands of a very high-powered job, and he finds himself in an increasingly hostile office rivalry with Chip, Sofia's paraplegic former lover.
The Ex (2006) is a comedy and romance film directed by Jesse Peretz, released on December 1, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Zach Braff, Amanda Peet, Jason Bateman and Charles Grodin. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 263 ratings.
- Director:
- Jesse Peretz
- Writers:
- David Guion, Michael Handelman
- Producers:
- Anthony Bregman, Anne Carey, Ted Hope
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Richmond
- Composer:
- Edward Shearmur
- Production:
- This is that, The Weinstein Company, 2929 Productions
- Revenue:
- $5,178,640
- Status:
- Released
The Ex (2006) Trailer
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The Ex Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zach Braff
as Tom Reilly
Amanda Peet
as Sofia Kowalski
Jason Bateman
as Chip Sanders
Charles Grodin
as Bob Kowalski
Mia Farrow
as Amelia Kowalski
Lucian Maisel
as Wesley
Donal Logue
as Don Wollebin
Amy Poehler
as Carol Lane
Fred Armisen
as Manny
Bob Stephenson
as Doug
Yaffit Hallely
as Woman
Josh Charles
as Forrest Mead
Key crew
Directed by Jesse Peretz, written by David Guion and Michael Handelman, produced by Anthony Bregman, Anne Carey and Ted Hope.
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The Ex Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 263 ratings.
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The Ex – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ex online?
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The Ex (2006) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Ex?
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The main cast of The Ex (2006) includes Zach Braff, Amanda Peet, Jason Bateman, Charles Grodin and Mia Farrow. The film was directed by Jesse Peretz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ex released?
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The Ex was released on December 1, 2006 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Ex worth watching?
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The Ex (2006) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 263 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ex?
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Yes. The official The Ex trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.