The Exception
2017, English. Directed by David Leveaux.
One duty. One desire. One decision.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 482 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- David LeveauxDirector
- Lily JamesMieke de Jong
- Jai CourtneyCapt Stefan Brandt
- Eddie MarsanHeinrich Himmler
- Christopher PlummerKaiser Wilhelm II
- Janet McTeerPrincess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
- Daisy BoultonSecretary
- Ben DanielsCol Sigurd von Ilsemann
- Stéphane AuberghenFrau Linnenkamp
- Aubeline BarbieuxBeatrix
- Loïs van WijkLittle Girl
- Karin LeclercqWidow in Hotel
- Anton LesserGeneral Falkenberg
Details
- Released
- 2 June 2017
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany, Belgium
- Written by
- Simon Burke
- Box office
- $709K
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The Exception: quick answers
Is The Exception worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 482 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Exception?
The Exception runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Exception have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Exception. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Exception suitable for kids?
The Exception is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Exception?
If you liked The Exception, try Allied, Death in Love, Charlotte Gray.
Who directed The Exception?
The Exception (2017) was directed by David Leveaux and stars Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan.