The Ex (2006)

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.

Genres: Comedy, Romance

What to watch after The Ex

• The Break-Up (2006)
• Identity Thief (2013) — Same feel: fun, sarcastic
• Burying the Ex (2014) — Same feel: fun, sarcastic
• Extract (2009)
• My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) — Same feel: fun, cheerful
• The Longest Week (2014)