Why it may be worth watching
- The Exception combines War and Drama elements in one feature.
- The principal cast includes Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan.
- Viewers currently rate it 6.9/10 from 484 votes.
Movie
The Exception
One duty. One desire. One decision.
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
Lily JamesMieke de Jong
Jai CourtneyCapt Stefan Brandt
Eddie MarsanHeinrich Himmler
Christopher PlummerKaiser Wilhelm II
Janet McTeerPrincess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
Daisy BoultonSecretary
Ben DanielsCol Sigurd von Ilsemann
Stéphane AuberghenFrau Linnenkamp
Aubeline BarbieuxBeatrix
Loïs van WijkLittle Girl
Karin LeclercqWidow in Hotel
Anton LesserGeneral Falkenberg
Martin SwabeyMueller
Viewing guide
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Who may enjoy it
Best suited to viewers looking for War, Drama, Romance.
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Themes and topics
based on novel or booknaziworld war iresistancespyinvestigationloveholland
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Reviews
GimlyExternal review ·
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._
RenoExternal review ·
**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 st…
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**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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