Where to watch The Exception (2017) tonight
The Exception (2017) runs 1 h 47 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.9 from 484 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 47 min — ends 9:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- War, Drama, Romance
- Released
- June 2, 2017
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 from 484 votes
- Director
- David Leveaux
- Starring
- Lily James, Jai Courtney, Eddie Marsan, Christopher Plummer
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), JustWatch TV Plus (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), JustWatch TV Free (free), Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Exception?
- The Exception is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Exception rated?
- The Exception is rated R in the US.
- Is The Exception a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream The Exception?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), JustWatch TV Plus (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), JustWatch TV Free (free), Kanopy (free), The Roku Channel (free with ads), Fandango at Home Free (free with ads), Xumo Play (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Walking with the Enemy (2014)
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