Movie

The Exception

Released: June 2, 2017 (2017)

Runtime: 107 minutes

Genres: War, Drama, Romance

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Christopher Plummer as Kaiser Wilhelm II
Age at release: 87
Janet McTeer as Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
Age at release: 55
Ben Daniels as Col Sigurd von Ilsemann
Age at release: 52
Eddie Marsan as Heinrich Himmler
Age at release: 48
Jai Courtney as Capt Stefan Brandt
Age at release: 31
Lily James as Mieke de Jong
Age at release: 28
Daisy Boulton as Secretary
Age at release: Unknown
Stéphane Auberghen as Frau Linnenkamp
Age at release: Unknown
Aubeline Barbieux as Beatrix
Age at release: Unknown
Loïs van Wijk as Little Girl
Age at release: Unknown

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Anton Lesser as General Falkenberg
Age at release: 65
Kris Cuppens as Pastor Hendricks
Age at release: 55
Lucas Tavernier as SS Colonel Meyer
Age at release: 45
Mark Dexter as Dietrich
Age at release: 44
Stéphanie Van Vyve as Hedwig Potthast
Age at release: 39
Karin Leclercq as Widow in Hotel
Age at release: Unknown
Martin Swabey as Mueller
Age at release: Unknown
Martin Savage as Dirksen
Age at release: Unknown
Kurt Standaert as Schulz
Age at release: Unknown
Frederik Lebeer as Signal Operative
Age at release: Unknown
Tom De Vreese as Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit
Age at release: Unknown
Luc Krijgsman as Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit
Age at release: Unknown
Verona Verbakel as Wehrmacht Secretary
Age at release: Unknown
Sebastiaan Ham as Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit
Age at release: Unknown
Sjoerd Schaap as Wehrmacht Soldier - Brandt Unit
Age at release: Unknown
Daan Aufenacker as Officer (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Tom Magnus as Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Jan Smekens as SS Guard (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown