The Exception 2017
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SplatNothing 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
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as Mieke de Jong
as Capt Stefan Brandt
as Heinrich Himmler
as Kaiser Wilhelm II
as Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
as Secretary
as Col Sigurd von Ilsemann
as Frau Linnenkamp
as Beatrix
as Little Girl
Director:
Writer:
Simon Burke, Alan Judd
Stars:
Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, Christopher Plummer, Janet McTeer, Daisy Boulton, Ben Daniels, Stéphane Auberghen, Aubeline Barbieux, Loïs van Wijk,
Genres:
War,Drama,Romance
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Exception
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Mieke de Jong
as Capt Stefan Brandt
as Heinrich Himmler
as Kaiser Wilhelm II
as Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
as Secretary
as Col Sigurd von Ilsemann
as Frau Linnenkamp
as Beatrix
as Little Girl
as Widow in Hotel
as General Falkenberg
as Mueller
as Dirksen
as Dietrich
as Schulz
as Pastor Hendricks
as Signal Operative
as Hedwig Potthast
as SS Colonel Meyer
as Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit
as Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit
as Wehrmacht Secretary
as Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit
as Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit
as Officer (uncredited)
as Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
as SS Guard (uncredited)
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