The Exception
“One duty. One desire. One decision.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Exception | Official Trailer HD | A24Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-24
Top Cast
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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
Martin Swabey
Mueller
Martin Savage
Dirksen
Mark Dexter
Dietrich
Kurt Standaert
Schulz
Kris Cuppens
Pastor Hendricks
Frederik Lebeer
Signal Operative
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 2, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 30, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 8, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$709K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Leveaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Burke
- Original Score
- Ilan Eshkeri
- Original Title
- The Exception
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $709K
- Production Studios
- Egoli Tossell KLK, Ostar Productions, uMedia, Egoli Tossell Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Leveaux
Simon Burke, Alan Judd
Ilan Eshkeri
Roman Osin
Nicolas Gaster
Ian Hutchinson, Judy Tossell, Lou Pitt, Christian Angermayer, Claudia Bluemhuber
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Sleeswijk
Stunt Coordinator
David Leveaux
Director
Simon Burke
Screenplay
Judy Tossell
Producer
Lou Pitt
Producer
Roman Osin
Director of Photography
Daniela Ciancio
Costume Design
Nicolas Gaster
Editor
Ilan Eshkeri
Original Music Composer
Hubert Pouille
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Exception
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Exception about?
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.
Who directed The Exception?
The Exception was directed by David Leveaux.
Who stars in The Exception?
The principal cast of The Exception includes Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, Christopher Plummer, Janet McTeer.
When was The Exception released and how long is it?
The Exception was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did The Exception make at the box office?
The Exception grossed $709K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Exception?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Exception was composed by Ilan Eshkeri.
Is The Exception based on a book or true story?
The Exception is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Judd".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Exception?
The Exception holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).