Movie

The Exception

“One duty. One desire. One decision.”

★ 6.9(468)20171h 47m

The Exception is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Denmark, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch The Exception

🇩🇰 Denmark

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Good to know

Director: David Leveaux
Release date: 2017-06-02
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $708,973
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Egoli Tossell KLK

The Exception — trailer

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 Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or booknaziworld war iresistancespyinvestigationloveholland

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Exception in Denmark?+

In Denmark, you can stream The Exception on Amazon Prime Video. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video.

Is The Exception on Netflix?+

The Exception is not on Netflix in Denmark right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.

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.