The Exception

The Exception

2017107 min
6.9/10
WarDramaRomance

Plot Summary

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.

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👥Cast (28)

Lily James

Lily James

Mieke de Jong

Jai Courtney

Jai Courtney

Capt Stefan Brandt

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Heinrich Himmler

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Janet McTeer

Janet McTeer

Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz

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Daisy Boulton

Secretary

Ben Daniels

Ben Daniels

Col Sigurd von Ilsemann

Stéphane Auberghen

Stéphane Auberghen

Frau Linnenkamp

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Aubeline Barbieux

Beatrix

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Loïs van Wijk

Little Girl

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Karin Leclercq

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Anton Lesser

Anton Lesser

General Falkenberg

🎬Crew

Director

David Leveaux

Writers

Simon Burke

Producers

Ian Hutchinson, Lou Pitt, Judy Tossell, Christian Angermayer, Claudia Bluemhuber

🖼️Gallery (24 images)

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🏷️Keywords

based on novel or booknaziworld war iresistancespyinvestigationloveholland

💬Reviews (2)

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Gimly

12/9/2017

Mismarketed as a spy thriller, _The Exception_ is nothing more than a romance movie, a romance that has certain obstacles to be sure, but most any romance put to screen does. _The Exception_ is well acted, (which may come as a surprise to some people when it comes to Jai Courtney) but oddly made. There are certain presentation choices that seemed very bizarre to me, but not dealbreakingly so. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._

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Reno

2/4/2018

**A look at the German Royal family during the WWII.** A book based film, partially inspired by the real, but I really loved. In the backdrop of the world war two, it focused on the German royal family, Kaiser. An officer sent to protect him during the nazi Germany's invasion of Europe, possibly from the spies. So during his stint, all events that unfolded were revealed to us with a twist at the end. The twist was predictable, so they did not hide it for the perfect moment and to make the film entirely rely on it. What's important is it was more a straightforward narration. Though there were some tense moments. Overall a great drama. I did not know what to expect, whether a thriller or romance, but it mixed them all together nicely. Of course, Jai was good, and so Lily James, but I was very impressed by Christopher Plummer. This film was awesome because of this 88 year old Canadian actor. Directed by a newcomer, and he did his part nicely. One of the fine addition to the world war two related dramas. It has a strong sex scene, otherwise would have been fit for all. Definitely I suggest it if you're interested! _7.5/10_

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Production Companies

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Egoli Tossell Film