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The Exception

2017·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic606.0Rotten Tomatoes75%67%

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, politics, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

One duty. One desire. One decision.

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.
World War II ThrillerEspionageForbidden LoveIntrigue and DeceitRoyal ConspiracyHistorical DramaSlow-Burn SuspenseEuropean History

Crew

Directed by:
David Leveaux, Els Rastelli, Nicolas Gaster
Written by:
Simon Burke, Alan Judd
Produced by:
Adrian Politowski, Bill Haber, Christopher Landry
Composed by:
Ilan Eshkeri, François Dumont, Jérémy Hassid

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Exception legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexXumo PlayTubi TV

The Exception is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Exception worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Exception rated?

RSexual contentViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and violence.

How long is The Exception?

1 h 47 min

The Exception runs 1 h 47 min.

Is The Exception based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Exception?

Critics68
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see The Exception much the same way.

What language is The Exception in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Belgium.

In how many countries can I watch The Exception?

28ARAUCACLCODKECEGESFIFRGBGGHR+14

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Exception in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Exception use?

Truth in TelevisionAbdicate the ThroneRansacked RoomAll Germans Are NazisHoney TrapTry to Fit That on a Business CardRightful King ReturnsLa RésistanceThe EmperorDeception Non-ComplianceSlut-ShamingMr. Fanserviceand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Exception, including Truth in Television, Abdicate the Throne, Ransacked Room.