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The Exception

2019Movie1 h 55 min

MysteryThriller
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes42%–
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes42%–

Summary

When four female colleagues receive an email death threat each, they are convinced the sender is a war criminal, whom they have exposed. But what if the threats come from within their own office at the Danish Center for Information on Genocide?

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Jesper W. Nielsen
Written by
Christian Torpe, Christian Jungersen
Produced by
Miriam Nørgaard, Marcella Lindstad Dichmann, Signe Emilie Bjørke
Music by
Henrik Lindstrand

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Facts

October 30, 2019 · 1 h 55 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 30, 2019
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Cyanide Pill, Rightful King Returns, The Emperor +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Exception?"

Questions about The Exception

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Exception?

It streams in 11 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Exception worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.9, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 42%). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is The Exception in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.

What tropes does The Exception use?

Cyanide PillRightful King ReturnsThe EmperorMaligned Mixed MarriageRevengeIt's All About MeLa RésistanceTitle DropNoble BigotCrapsack WorldDeadpan SnarkerThe Dragonand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 tropes for it, including Cyanide Pill, Rightful King Returns, and The Emperor.