The Exception (2017): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Exception: streaming options, cast and core facts.

Here's the full cast of The Exception (2017) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie. One duty. One desire. One decision.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Lily James as Mieke de Jong; Jai Courtney as Capt Stefan Brandt; Eddie Marsan as Heinrich Himmler; Christopher Plummer as Kaiser Wilhelm II; Janet McTeer as Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz; Daisy Boulton as Secretary; Ben Daniels as Col Sigurd von Ilsemann; Stéphane Auberghen as Frau Linnenkamp
About The Exception
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Exception?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Exception?
Lily James as Mieke de Jong; Jai Courtney as Capt Stefan Brandt; Eddie Marsan as Heinrich Himmler; Christopher Plummer as Kaiser Wilhelm II; Janet McTeer as Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz; Daisy Boulton as Secretary; Ben Daniels as Col Sigurd von Ilsemann; Stéphane Auberghen as Frau Linnenkamp
Is this The Exception guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



