The Exception(2017)
“One duty. One desire. One decision.”
Overview
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.
Director
David Leveaux
Studio
Egoli Tossell KLK
Revenue
$709K
Cast
Lily James
as Mieke de Jong
Jai Courtney
as Capt Stefan Brandt
Eddie Marsan
as Heinrich Himmler
Christopher Plummer
as Kaiser Wilhelm II
Janet McTeer
as Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
Daisy Boulton
as Secretary
Ben Daniels
as Col Sigurd von Ilsemann
Stéphane Auberghen
as Frau Linnenkamp
Aubeline Barbieux
as Beatrix
Loïs van Wijk
as Little Girl
Karin Leclercq
as Widow in Hotel
Anton Lesser
as General Falkenberg
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2017
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$709K
Production Companies
Egoli Tossell KLK • Ostar Productions • uMedia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Exception?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Exception (2017).
What is The Exception about?▼
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.
Who directed The Exception?▼
The Exception was directed by David Leveaux and released in 2017. It is a war, drama, romance film.
How long is The Exception?▼
The Exception has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in The Exception?▼
The cast of The Exception includes Lily James as Mieke de Jong, Jai Courtney as Capt Stefan Brandt, Eddie Marsan as Heinrich Himmler, Christopher Plummer as Kaiser Wilhelm II, Janet McTeer as Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz and more.
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