The Ex
“Credit-grabbing, back-stabbing, wife-nabbing. Just another day at the office.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Ex Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-09
Top Cast
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Zach Braff
Tom Reilly
Amanda Peet
Sofia Kowalski
Jason Bateman
Chip Sanders
Charles Grodin
Bob Kowalski
Mia Farrow
Amelia Kowalski
Lucian Maisel
Wesley
Donal Logue
Don Wollebin
Amy Poehler
Carol Lane
Fred Armisen
Manny
Bob Stephenson
Doug
Yaffit Hallely
Woman
Josh Charles
Forrest Mead
Marin Hinkle
Karen
Yul Vazquez
Paco
Michael Lawson
Busboy
Paul Rudd
Leon
Nick Grodin
Summers
Robert John Burke
Colonel
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesse Peretz
- Screenplay & Story
- David Guion, Michael Handelman
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- The Ex
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.2M
- Production Studios
- This is that, The Weinstein Company, 2929 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesse Peretz
David Guion, Michael Handelman
Edward Shearmur
Tom Richmond
Tricia Cooke, Jeff McEvoy, John Michel
Anthony Bregman, Anne Carey, Ted Hope, Ray Angelic, Marc Butan
Department Leadership Roster
Jesse Peretz
Director
David Guion
Writer
Michael Handelman
Writer
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Anne Carey
Producer
Ted Hope
Producer
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Tricia Cooke
Editor
Jeff McEvoy
Editor
John Michel
Editor
John Paino
Production Design
John Dunn
Costume Design
Brian Smyj
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ex
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What is The Ex 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 directed The Ex?
The Ex was directed by Jesse Peretz.
Who stars in The Ex?
The principal cast of The Ex includes Zach Braff, Amanda Peet, Jason Bateman, Charles Grodin, Mia Farrow.
When was The Ex released and how long is it?
The Ex was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did The Ex make at the box office?
The Ex grossed $5.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Ex?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ex was composed by Edward Shearmur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ex?
The Ex holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).