The Exception
One duty. One desire. One decision.
2017 | 107m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | David Leveaux |
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| Writer: | Simon Burke, Alan Judd |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 02, 2017 |
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| Director: | David Leveaux |
| Writer: | Simon Burke, Alan Judd |
| Genres: | Drama, War |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, nazi, world war i, resistance, spy, investigation, love, holland |
| Production Companies | Egoli Tossell Film, uMedia, Ostar Productions, Egoli Tossell KLK, Alton Road Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $708,973
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Stéphanie Van Vyve | Hedwig Potthast |
| Lucas Tavernier | SS Colonel Meyer |
| Tom De Vreese | Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit |
| Luc Krijgsman | Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit |
| Verona Verbakel | Wehrmacht Secretary |
| Sebastiaan Ham | Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit |
| Sjoerd Schaap | Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit |
| Daan Aufenacker | Officer (uncredited) |
| Tom Magnus | Lieutenant Commander (uncredited) |
| Jan Smekens | SS Guard (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Simon Burke | Screenplay |
| Alan Judd | Novel |
| Stéphane Lhoest | Line Producer |
| Roman Osin | Director of Photography |
| Nicolas Gaster | Second Unit Director, Editor |
| Julia Horan | Casting |
| Hubert Pouille | Production Design |
| Lieven Baes | Set Decoration |
| Ilse Willocx | Set Decoration |
| Nicolas Bassetto | Post Production Supervisor |
| Nadine Borreman | Unit Production Manager |
| Finnian Tweed | Casting Assistant |
| Wim De Waegenaere | Location Manager |
| David Ragonig | Production Coordinator |
| Els Rastelli | Script Supervisor |
| Elizabeth Small | Production Coordinator |
| Caroline Case | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Jennifer Courouge | Hairstylist |
| Katja Piepenstock | Makeup Artist |
| Vincent Respriget | Hairdresser |
| Frank van Wolleghem | Key Hair Stylist |
| Daphne Zwanenberg | Makeup & Hair |
| Baudouin du Bois | First Assistant Director |
| Maria Nita | Second Assistant Director |
| Talina Casier | Assistant Art Director |
| Emilie Debus | Property Master |
| Amandine Grafé | Graphic Designer |
| Jonathan Van Essche | Assistant Property Master |
| Patrick Ghislain | Foley Mixer |
| Alek Goosse | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Jérémy Hassid | Foley Editor |
| Pascal Jasmes | Sound Mixer |
| Vincent Maloumian | Foley Artist |
| Jeroen Truijens | Dialogue Editor, Sound Effects Editor |
| Rick Wiessenhaan | Special Effects Supervisor |
| Heidi Alemans | Stunt Double |
| Eric Ford | Stunts |
| Christian Hebenstreit | Stunt Double |
| Christian Petersson | Stunt Double |
| Ron Sleeswijk | Stunt Coordinator |
| Brian van de Vooren | Stunt Double |
| Marc Bossaerts | Still Photographer |
| Yvan Coene | Steadicam Operator |
| Tinus Dam | Lighting Technician |
| Dominique Degand | Rigging Grip |
| Sylvain Fradier | First Assistant Camera |
| Didier Frateur | First Assistant "A" Camera |
| Dries Leerschool | Key Grip |
| Olivier Merckx | Steadicam Operator |
| Veerle Pipeleers | Best Boy Grip |
| Steven Soete | Electrician |
| Wim Temmerman | Gaffer |
| Sofie Van Bos | Second Assistant Camera |
| Jo Vermaercke | Steadicam Operator |
| Jo Voets | Still Photographer |
| Raissa Hans | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| Sam Lormans | Costume Supervisor |
| Chiara Nobile | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Benjamin Durfort | Assistant Editor |
| Tony Kock | Digital Intermediate Producer |
| Elise Van Reybroeck | Digital Intermediate Producer |
| Martin Neufkens | Production Accountant |
| Liam French Robinson | Dialect Coach |
| Julia Wilson Dickson | Dialect Coach |
| David Leveaux | Director |
| Ilan Eshkeri | Original Music Composer |
| Daniela Ciancio | Costume Design |
| Virginie Berland | Wigmaker |
| Kaatje Van Damme | Makeup Designer |
| François Dumont | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Henri Morelle | Sound Mixer |
| Aidan Brindle | Stunt Driver |
| Nicolas de Pruyssenaere | Stunts |
| Nick Roeten | Stunts |
| Philip van Ees | Stunt Double |
| Julien Chassaignon | Additional Grip |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Lou Pitt | Producer |
| Judy Tossell | Producer |
| Christian Angermayer | Executive Producer |
| Phil Geier | Executive Producer |
| James Gibb | Executive Producer |
| Bill Haber | Executive Producer |
| Klemens Hallmann | Executive Producer |
| Christopher Landry | Associate Producer |
| Jens Meurer | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Toland | Co-Producer |
| Jona Wirbeleit | Associate Producer |
| Ian Hutchinson | Executive Producer |
| Claudia Bluemhuber | Executive Producer |
| Adrian Politowski | Co-Producer |
| Bastien Sirodot | Associate Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 21 | 29 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 | 24 | 41 | 14 |
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| 2024 | 10 | 20 | 48 | 12 |
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| 2025 | 1 | 15 | 23 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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Mismarketed as a spy thriller, _The Exception_ is nothing more than a romance movie, a romance that has certain obstacles to be sure, but most any romance put to screen does. _The Exception_ is well acted, (which may come as a surprise to some people when it comes to Jai Courtney) but oddly made. Th ... ere are certain presentation choices that seemed very bizarre to me, but not dealbreakingly so. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
**A look at the German Royal family during the WWII.** A book based film, partially inspired by the real, but I really loved. In the backdrop of the world war two, it focused on the German royal family, Kaiser. An officer sent to protect him during the nazi Germany's invasion of Europe, possibly ... from the spies. So during his stint, all events that unfolded were revealed to us with a twist at the end. The twist was predictable, so they did not hide it for the perfect moment and to make the film entirely rely on it. What's important is it was more a straightforward narration. Though there were some tense moments. Overall a great drama. I did not know what to expect, whether a thriller or romance, but it mixed them all together nicely. Of course, Jai was good, and so Lily James, but I was very impressed by Christopher Plummer. This film was awesome because of this 88 year old Canadian actor. Directed by a newcomer, and he did his part nicely. One of the fine addition to the world war two related dramas. It has a strong sex scene, otherwise would have been fit for all. Definitely I suggest it if you're interested! _7.5/10_