Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The Ex

If you loved The Ex, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Dream Lover

Dream Lover

1994★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Ex for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Not long after they cross paths at an art gallery, architect Ray Reardon and hypnotically sensual Lena are married with children. But as strange incidents occur, Ray begins to real...

#2
A Perfect Murder

A Perfect Murder

1998★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Ex for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of his wife. A hugely successful player in the New York financial...

#3
Hider in the House

Hider in the House

1989★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Ex for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A deranged man hides in the attic of a new house and becomes obsessed with the unsuspecting family that moves in....

#4
Pacific Heights

Pacific Heights

1990★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Ex for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A couple works hard to renovate their dream house and become landlords to pay for it. Unfortunately one of their tenants has plans of his own....

#5
House by the River

House by the River

1950★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Ex for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the m...

#6
Deep Water

Deep Water

2022★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Ex for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers....

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