Dear Ex (2018)
Audiences like it.
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Dear Ex is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
What the audience says
Dear Ex earns its keep as a steady Chinese film that knows its audience. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 167 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 99 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 99 minutes on it?
99 minutes of Chinese drama with comedy threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 167 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
When Sanlian's ex-husband passes away, she discovers he has altered his insurance policy, cutting out their son in favor of a stranger named Jay.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 39m — short |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mag Hsu
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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