Dear Ex (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2018, Dear Ex is a comedy and drama film directed by Mag Hsu, running about 99 minutes. “Is hate easier to heal than love?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay.
Who’s in it. Dear Ex stars Hsieh Ying Shiuan as Liu Sanlian, Roy Chiu as Jay, Joseph Huang as Song Chengxi and Spark Chen as Song Zhengyuan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Dear Ex has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Ex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Ex tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Ex (2018)?
- In US, Dear Ex is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dear Ex worth watching?
- Dear Ex holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dear Ex?
- Dear Ex stars Hsieh Ying Shiuan, Roy Chiu, Joseph Huang, Spark Chen and Ai-Lun Kao.
- When was Dear Ex released?
- Dear Ex was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.