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The Exception

6.920171h 47mRMovieWarDramaRomance

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.

DirectorDavid Leveaux

WriterSimon Burke

ProducersIan Hutchinson·Judy Tossell

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Leveaux

Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz

Daisy Boulton

Secretary

Ben Daniels

Col Sigurd von Ilsemann

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The Exception — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Exception?

The Exception isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Exception on Netflix?

No, The Exception is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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