The Exception (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2020, The Exception is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Jesper W. Nielsen, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. When four female colleagues receive an email death threat each, they are convinced the sender is a war criminal, whom they have exposed. But what if the threats come from within their own office at the Danish Center for Information on Genocide?
Who’s in it. The Exception stars Danica Ćurčić as Iben, Sidse Babett Knudsen as Anne-Lise, Amanda Collin as Malene and Lene Maria Christensen as Camilla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Exception has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Exception page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Exception tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Exception (2020)?
- In GB, The Exception is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Exception worth watching?
- The Exception holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Exception?
- The Exception stars Danica Ćurčić, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Amanda Collin, Lene Maria Christensen and Magnus Krepper.
- When was The Exception released?
- The Exception was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.