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WarDrama

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.

Release Date : 2017-06-02

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Egoli Tossell KLKAlton Road ProductionsOstar ProductionsuMediaEgoli Tossell Film

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Lily James

Character Name : Mieke de Jong

Original Name : Lily James

Gender : Female

Jai Courtney

Character Name : Capt Stefan Brandt

Original Name : Jai Courtney

Gender : Male

Eddie Marsan

Character Name : Heinrich Himmler

Original Name : Eddie Marsan

Gender : Male

Christopher Plummer

Character Name : Kaiser Wilhelm II

Original Name : Christopher Plummer

Gender : Male

Janet McTeer

Character Name : Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz

Original Name : Janet McTeer

Gender : Female

Daisy Boulton

Character Name : Secretary

Original Name : Daisy Boulton

Gender : Female

Ben Daniels

Character Name : Col Sigurd von Ilsemann

Original Name : Ben Daniels

Gender : Male

Stéphane Auberghen

Character Name : Frau Linnenkamp

Original Name : Stéphane Auberghen

Gender : Female

Aubeline Barbieux

Character Name : Beatrix

Original Name : Aubeline Barbieux

Gender : Female

Loïs van Wijk

Character Name : Little Girl

Original Name : Loïs van Wijk

Gender : Female

Karin Leclercq

Character Name : Widow in Hotel

Original Name : Karin Leclercq

Gender : Female

Anton Lesser

Character Name : General Falkenberg

Original Name : Anton Lesser

Gender : Male

Martin Swabey

Character Name : Mueller

Original Name : Martin Swabey

Gender : Male

Martin Savage

Character Name : Dirksen

Original Name : Martin Savage

Gender : Male

Mark Dexter

Character Name : Dietrich

Original Name : Mark Dexter

Gender : Male

Kurt Standaert

Character Name : Schulz

Original Name : Kurt Standaert

Gender : Male

Kris Cuppens

Character Name : Pastor Hendricks

Original Name : Kris Cuppens

Gender : Male

Frederik Lebeer

Character Name : Signal Operative

Original Name : Frederik Lebeer

Gender : Male

Stéphanie Van Vyve

Character Name : Hedwig Potthast

Original Name : Stéphanie Van Vyve

Gender : Female

Lucas Tavernier

Character Name : SS Colonel Meyer

Original Name : Lucas Tavernier

Gender : Male

Tom De Vreese

Character Name : Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit

Original Name : Tom De Vreese

Gender : Male

Luc Krijgsman

Character Name : Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit

Original Name : Luc Krijgsman

Gender : Male

Verona Verbakel

Character Name : Wehrmacht Secretary

Original Name : Verona Verbakel

Gender : Female

Sebastiaan Ham

Character Name : Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit

Original Name : Sebastiaan Ham

Gender : Male

Sjoerd Schaap

Character Name : Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit

Original Name : Sjoerd Schaap

Gender : Male

Daan Aufenacker

Character Name : Officer (uncredited)

Original Name : Daan Aufenacker

Gender : Male

Tom Magnus

Character Name : Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)

Original Name : Tom Magnus

Gender : Male

Jan Smekens

Character Name : SS Guard (uncredited)

Original Name : Jan Smekens

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Gimly

@Ruuz

2021-06-23

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._

R

Reno

@Rangan

2024-05-16

**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_