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.
Where to watch The Exception in United States
Can I watch The Exception in United States? The Exception isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Exception streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | W4free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | TVING | Google Play Movies |
About The Exception
The Exception is a 2017 English-language war, drama and romance film directed by David Leveaux. The cast is led by Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Exception was produced by Egoli Tossell KLK, Ostar Productions, and uMedia and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on June 2, 2017, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Leveaux
- Writers
- Simon Burke
- Release date
- June 2, 2017
- OTT release
- May 30, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Egoli Tossell KLK, Ostar Productions, uMedia
The Exception cast & crew
The Exception was directed by David Leveaux and written by Simon Burke.
The cast features Lily James as Mieke de Jong, Jai Courtney as Capt Stefan Brandt, Eddie Marsan as Heinrich Himmler, Christopher Plummer as Kaiser Wilhelm II, Janet McTeer as Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz, and Daisy Boulton as Secretary.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ilan Eshkeri, cinematography is by Roman Osin, and it was produced by Ian Hutchinson and Lou Pitt.
Is The Exception worth watching?
The Exception holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 476 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, drama, and romance, The Exception is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Exception
The Exception isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 30, 2017.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Exception
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
Ben Daniels
Col Sigurd von Ilsemann
Stéphane Auberghen
Frau Linnenkamp
Aubeline Barbieux
Beatrix
Loïs van Wijk
Little Girl
Karin Leclercq
Widow in Hotel
Anton Lesser
General Falkenberg
The Exception — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Exception in United States?
The Exception is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Exception in?
The Exception is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Exception?
The Exception runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Exception rated?
The Exception is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 476 ratings.
▸When did The Exception release on OTT?
The Exception became available digitally on May 30, 2017.
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