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The Ex

PG-1320061h 30mJesse Peretz
IMDb 5.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 18% · Metacritic 32

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"Credit-grabbing, back-stabbing, wife-nabbing. Just another day at the office."

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.

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What is The Ex (2006) 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 stars in The Ex?

The Ex stars Zach Braff (Tom Reilly), Amanda Peet (Sofia Kowalski), Jason Bateman (Chip Sanders), Charles Grodin (Bob Kowalski), Mia Farrow (Amelia Kowalski). The film was directed by Jesse Peretz.

How long is The Ex?

The Ex has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Ex worth watching?

The Ex holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 18. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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