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Burying the Ex

2014·Movie
1h 29min·R
39
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Romance3
  • Pathos3

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Some relationships just won't die.

Before horror enthusiast Max can break things off with his girlfriend Evelyn she dies in a bus accident. In time, Max meets another woman only to have Evelyn resurface as a zombie ready to resume their relationship.
Zombie ComedyRomantic HorrorDarkly HumorousCampyGorySupernaturalCringe HumorMacabre

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Burying the Ex

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Where can I stream Burying the Ex legally?

Burying the Ex is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Burying the Ex worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Burying the Ex rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Burying the Ex?

1 h 29 min

Burying the Ex runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Burying the Ex?

Critics34
Audiences42

Not quite. Audiences rate Burying the Ex higher (42) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Burying the Ex in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Burying the Ex?

49AEARATAUBEBOBRBZCHCLCOCRDEDK+35

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Burying the Ex in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Burying the Ex use?

Karmic DeathAuto EroticaRed Eyes, Take WarningPorn StashOur Zombies Are DifferentBring My Brown PantsI Am the TropeNO INDOOR VOICEAttractive ZombieHilarious OuttakesAdaptation Name ChangeGranola Girland 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Burying the Ex, including Karmic Death, Auto Erotica, Red Eyes, Take Warning.