The Ex (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 6.8

The Ex poster

Released in 2021, The Ex is a thriller and horror film directed by Evgeny Puzyrevsky, running about 90 minutes. “She'll Never Forgive” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The story of how social networks and instant messengers are changing the life of a modern person. It has been several years since a 16-year-old teenager posted a photo of his girlfriend in the general chat, hoping to boast to friends. Now he has a happy adult life: work, friends, fiance Katya, who is about to become his wife. But the Internet makes you remember teenage love, after which a chain of inexplicable mystical events occurs with the future wife of a young man. The girl receives mysterious messages from her fiance's past. Because of them, her life turns into a nightmare.

Who’s in it. The Ex stars Konstantin Beloshapka, Vera Kincheva, Sergey Dvoynikov and Yekaterina Shumakova, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Ex has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ex (2021)?
In US, The Ex is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ex?
The Ex stars Konstantin Beloshapka, Vera Kincheva, Sergey Dvoynikov, Yekaterina Shumakova and Elena Morozova.
When was The Ex released?
The Ex was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.