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The Exception (2017)

Movie ★ 6.9 107 min

War Drama Romance

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.

David Leveaux Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 2, 2017
Runtime
107 min
Rating
R
Box office
$708,973
IMDb
tt4721124
Language
Studio
Egoli Tossell KLK, Ostar Productions, ,

Themes

Cast

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 Daisy Boulton Secretary Ben Daniels Ben Daniels Col Sigurd von Ilsemann Stéphane Auberghen Stéphane Auberghen Frau Linnenkamp Aubeline Barbieux Beatrix Loïs van Wijk Little Girl Karin Leclercq Widow in Hotel Anton Lesser Anton Lesser General Falkenberg Martin Swabey Martin Swabey Mueller Martin Savage Martin Savage Dirksen Mark Dexter Mark Dexter Dietrich Kurt Standaert Schulz Kris Cuppens Kris Cuppens Pastor Hendricks Frederik Lebeer Signal Operative

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in The Exception?
The Exception stars Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, Christopher Plummer.
When was The Exception released?
The Exception is a 2017 war, drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The Exception?
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