I Really Hate My Ex

"Until their hearts are free, their exes won't be."

2015 1h 26m EN

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8.5

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★8.5TMDB · 1

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

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How far would you go to get over your ex? After recent bad relationships with men, best friends Brea, Wendy, and Jessica want answers—so they decide to kidnap their exes and hold them hostage until they get them! After the kidnappers share their story on an internet webinar, they become a worldwide sensation, as millions cheer on their battle of the exes.

“Until their hearts are free, their exes won't be.”

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Cast

Tomiko Fraser
Brea
Shari Headley
Wendy
Daphnée Duplaix Samuel
Jessica
Curt Bailey
Kellen
Darrin Henson
Robert
Leon
Sean
Troy Byer
Tanya
Chris Spencer
Calvin

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Troy Byer
Writers: Troy Byer
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Troy Byer, shot by Aaron Pazanti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Caleb J. Middlebrooks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mike DePrez shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tomiko Fraser and Shari Headley and Daphnée Duplaix Samuel carry the top of the cast.

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AWARDS

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Marketing tagline: "Until their hearts are free, their exes won't be.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2004216 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Troy Byer directs. Aaron Pazanti behind the camera. Caleb J. Middlebrooks scores. Mike DePrez cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Directed by Troy Byer, shot by Aaron Pazanti. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Caleb J. Middlebrooks. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Mike DePrez shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tomiko Fraser and Shari Headley and Daphnée Duplaix Samuel carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Until their hearts are free, their exes won't be.".
8IMDB entry: tt2004216 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 14 themes, including "kidnapping", "ex-boyfriend", "ex-lover", "ex husband".