The Exception

Name: The Exception
Director: David Leveaux
Genre: War, Drama, Romance
Released: 2017
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, Christopher Plummer, Janet McTeer

One duty. One desire. One decision.

20171h 47m6.9(475 votes)

WarDramaRomance

Synopsis

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.

The Exception (2017) is a war, drama, and romance film directed by David Leveaux. It stars Lily James, Jai Courtney, and Eddie Marsan. The film runs for 1 hour 47 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 475 votes.

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Director

David Leveaux

Cast

Lily James

Mieke de Jong

Jai Courtney

Capt Stefan Brandt

Eddie Marsan

Heinrich Himmler

Christopher Plummer

Kaiser Wilhelm II

Janet McTeer

Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz

Daisy Boulton

Secretary

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Where can I watch The Exception?

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Who stars in The Exception?

The Exception stars Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, and Christopher Plummer, and was directed by David Leveaux.

How long is The Exception?

The Exception has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes.

When did The Exception come out?

The Exception was released in 2017.

What genre is The Exception?

The Exception is a war, drama, and romance film.

Is The Exception worth watching?

The Exception holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.