The Exception(2017)
One duty. One desire. One decision.
Synopsis
Nothing is as it seems in this riveting World War 2 thriller as a wary soldier goes to investigate a mysterious German monarch at his secluded mansion, leading him into a web of deceit and a dangerous love affair with a local Jewish woman.
Directed by David Leveaux
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Cast
Lily James
Mieke de Jong
Jai Courtney
Capt Stefan Brandt
Eddie Marsan
Heinrich Himmler
Christopher Plummer
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Janet McTeer
Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
Daisy Boulton
Secretary
Ben Daniels
Col Sigurd von Ilsemann
Stéphane Auberghen
Frau Linnenkamp
Aubeline Barbieux
Beatrix
Loïs van Wijk
Little Girl
Karin Leclercq
Widow in Hotel
Anton Lesser
General Falkenberg
Martin Swabey
Mueller
Martin Savage
Dirksen
Mark Dexter
Dietrich
Kurt Standaert
Schulz
Kris Cuppens
Pastor Hendricks
Frederik Lebeer
Signal Operative
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Where can I watch The Exception?+
The Exception is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Exception come out?+
The Exception was released in 2017.
How long is The Exception?+
The Exception runs for 107 minutes (1 hour and 47 minutes).
Who directed The Exception?+
The Exception was directed by David Leveaux.
Who stars in The Exception?+
The Exception stars Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, Christopher Plummer and Janet McTeer.
Is The Exception worth watching?+
The Exception holds a 6.9/10 rating from 482 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of war, drama and romance.
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