The Exception (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2017, The Exception is a drama and war film directed by David Leveaux, running about 107 minutes. “One duty. One desire. One decision.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Exception stars Lily James as Mieke de Jong, Jai Courtney as Capt Stefan Brandt, Eddie Marsan as Heinrich Himmler and Christopher Plummer as Kaiser Wilhelm II, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Exception has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $709K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Exception (2017)?
- In US, The Exception is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Exception?
- The Exception stars Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, Christopher Plummer and Janet McTeer.
- When was The Exception released?
- The Exception was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.