---
title: "The Ex"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ex-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13171
imdb_id: "tt0458364"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 265
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Ex (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ex-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Ex is a film released in two thousand and six that combines comedy and romance. 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 film has a running time of one hour and thirty minutes and is rated PG-13.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Rakuten TV, Plex, Pluto TV, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jesse Peretz
- **Networks / Studios**: This is that, The Weinstein Company, 2929 Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Ex online?
The Ex is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Ex worth watching?
The Ex holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 265 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Ex and when was it released?
The Ex is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Ex?
The Ex was directed by Jesse Peretz.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Ex — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13171)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*