The Ex (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2006, The Ex is a comedy and romance film directed by Jesse Peretz, running about 90 minutes. “Credit-grabbing, back-stabbing, wife-nabbing. Just another day at the office.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Ex stars Zach Braff as Tom Reilly, Amanda Peet as Sofia Kowalski, Jason Bateman as Chip Sanders and Charles Grodin as Bob Kowalski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Ex has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ex page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ex tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ex (2006)?
- In US, The Ex is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ex worth watching?
- The Ex holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ex?
- The Ex stars Zach Braff, Amanda Peet, Jason Bateman, Charles Grodin and Mia Farrow.
- When was The Ex released?
- The Ex was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.