Who's Involved:
Release Date:
Friday, June 2, 2017 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
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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Who stars in The Exception: Cast List
The Last Full Measure, Up
The Iron Claw, Greedy People
A Good Day to Die Hard, Divergent
Me Before You, The Menu
Back to Black, Wrath of Man
Who's making The Exception: Crew List
A look at the The Exception behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's writer Simon Burke last wrote Satisfaction.
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Production: What we know about The Exception?
Key Facts
- Available exclusively on Direct TV on April 27, 2017.
Filming Timeline
- 2017 - April: The film was set to Completed status.
The Exception Release Date: When was the film released?
The Exception was a Limited release in 2017 on Friday, June 2, 2017. There were 17 other movies released on the same date, including Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, Wonder Woman and Past Life.
As a Limited release, The Exception will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
The Exception DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
The Exception was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 .