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The Ex

Original title: Fast Track
  • 2006
  • PG-13
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
19K
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Jason Bateman, Amanda Peet, and Zach Braff in The Ex (2006)
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A slacker is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant wife steps away from her high-paying job.A slacker is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant wife steps away from her high-paying job.A slacker is forced to work for his father-in-law after his pregnant wife steps away from her high-paying job.

  • Director
    • Jesse Peretz
  • Writers
    • David Guion
    • Michael Handelman
  • Stars
    • Zach Braff
    • Amanda Peet
    • Charles Grodin
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    • IMDb RATING
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    19K
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    • Director
      • Jesse Peretz
    • Writers
      • David Guion
      • Michael Handelman
    • Stars
      • Zach Braff
      • Amanda Peet
      • Charles Grodin
    • 65User reviews
    • 52Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast42

    Zach Braff
    Zach Braff
    • Tom Reilly
    Amanda Peet
    Amanda Peet
    • Sofia Kowalski
    Charles Grodin
    Charles Grodin
    • Bob Kowalski
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Chip Sanders
    Mia Farrow
    Mia Farrow
    • Amelia Kowalski
    Lucian Maisel
    Lucian Maisel
    • Wesley
    Donal Logue
    Donal Logue
    • Don Wollebin
    Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler
    • Carol Lane
    Fred Armisen
    Fred Armisen
    • Manny
    Bob Stephenson
    Bob Stephenson
    • Doug
    Yaffit Hallely
    Yaffit Hallely
    • Woman
    • (as Yafit Hallely)
    Josh Charles
    Josh Charles
    • Forrest Mead
    Marin Hinkle
    Marin Hinkle
    • Karen
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • Paco
    Michael Lawson
    • Busboy
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Leon
    Nick Grodin
    Nick Grodin
    • Summers
    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Colonel
    • (as Robert Burke)
    • Director
      • Jesse Peretz
    • Writers
      • David Guion
      • Michael Handelman
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Charles Grodin's first film role in 13 years.
    • Goofs
      Tom and Manny walk down a street supposedly in Ohio. In the background, however, we can clearly see the High Line, an abandoned elevated railway in Manhattan.
    • Quotes
      • Sofia Kowalski: [Abby March makes comment about how Sofia isn't a happy person and Abby thinks it's bad for baby Oliver] You know what I think? You're an idiot. And your son Petey... is a dipshit.
    • Crazy credits
      "Harold and the Purple Crayon" by Crockett Johnson is published by HarperCollins, but the credits write it as "Harpers Collins."
    • Alternate versions
      SPOILER WARNING The version of the film on the Unrated DVD is drastically different than, and is in fact shorter than, the theatrical release. The plot point in which it is revealed that Chip was faking his handicap is never revealed. The following scenes are removed from the film:
      • The hospital scene where Oliver is born and named.
      • The scene where Tom plays basketball with Chip in a wheelchair.
      • The scene between Tom and Chip in the locker room.
      • The scene in which Chip reveals he can walk to Tom.
      • The scene in which Chip reveals he can walk to Sofia, Wesley and Wesley's father. (This appears as an alternate ending on the DVD)
      • The scene in Barcelona where Chip is at the Idea building. However, the Unrated version has several short new scenes including:
      • A bizarre dream that Tom has.
      • More of Amelia's Spanish speaking.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Spider-Man 3/Lucky You (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Drinks for Two
      Written and Performed by Paul Williams
      Published by Cypress Creek Music (ASCAP)/Ocean Ridge Music 1 (SOCAN)
      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music

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    FAQ2

    • Why is it called "Fast Track"?
    • What are the differences between the PG-13 Version and the Unrated Version?

    Details

    • Release date
      • May 11, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Fast Track
    • Filming locations
      • Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York, USA(Eddie's Sweet Shop - final scene)
    • Production companies
      • The Weinstein Company
      • 2929 Productions
      • This Is That Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,093,394
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,394,229
      • May 13, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,178,640
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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