The Exception
“One duty. One desire. One decision.”
Where to watch The Exception in United States
The Exception is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About The Exception
The Exception is a 2017 movie in the War, Drama and Romance genres, directed by David Leveaux, starring Lily James, Jai Courtney and Eddie Marsan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 468 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Exception in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Exception trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
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
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Exception in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Exception on Amazon Prime Video, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Exception on Netflix?+
The Exception is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is The Exception?+
The Exception has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
Who stars in The Exception?+
The Exception stars Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, Christopher Plummer and Janet McTeer.
When did The Exception come out?+
The Exception is a 2017 movie directed by David Leveaux.
What genre is The Exception?+
The Exception is War, Drama and Romance film.
Who directed The Exception?+
The Exception was directed by David Leveaux.
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