The Exception
Seen it?2017 | 107 min | War, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and history buffs.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$709K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 131K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Leveaux
- Lily JamesMieke de Jong
- Jai CourtneyCapt Stefan Brandt
- Eddie MarsanHeinrich Himmler
- Christopher PlummerKaiser Wilhelm II
- Janet McTeerPrincess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
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- Ben DanielsCol Sigurd von Ilsemann
- Stéphane AuberghenFrau Linnenkamp
- Aubeline BarbieuxBeatrix
- Loïs van WijkLittle Girl