The Exception

The Exception Release Date: June 2, 2017

A riveting World War II thriller that is filled with espionage and romance in equal measure, The Exception follows German soldier Stefan Brandt (Jai Courtney) as he goes on a mission to investigate exiled German Monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II (Christopher Plummer). The Kaiser lives in a secluded mansion in The Netherlands, and as Germany is taking over Holland, the country’s authorities are concerned that Dutch spies may be watching the Kaiser. As Brandt begins to infiltrate the Kaiser’s life in search of clues, he finds himself drawn into an unexpected and passionate romance with Mieke (Lily James), one of the Kaiser’s maids whom Brandt soon discovers is secretly Jewish.

When Heinrich Himmler (Eddie Marsan), Head of the SS, decides to come for an unexpected visit with a large platoon of Nazis in tow, the stage is set for a breathtaking showdown, as secrets are revealed, allegiances are tested, and Brandt is forced to make the ultimate choice between honoring his country and following his heart.

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Starring: Lily James,Jai Courtney,Christopher Plummer,Ben Daniels,Janet McTeer,Eddie Marsan,Mark Dexter,Verona Verbakel,Dean Constantin,Alain Van Goethem,Martin Swabey,Lucas Tavernier,Daan Aufenacker,Jan Smekens,Loïs van Wijk,Tom Magnus,Tom De Vreese,Kurt Standaert,Raoul Albonetti,Sebastiaan Ham,Stéphane Auberghen,Luc Krijgsman,Aubeline Barbieux,Dimitri De Smet,Sjoerd Schaap
Genres: Drama
Directed By: David Leveaux
Runtime: 107 minutes
Studio: A24
MPAA Rating R

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