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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·Lou Pitt

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Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 27 other countries

The Exception isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile and 23 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by David Leveaux

LJLily James
Lily James
Mieke de Jong
JCJai Courtney
Jai Courtney
Capt Stefan Brandt
EMEddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
Heinrich Himmler
CPChristopher Plummer
Christopher Plummer
Kaiser Wilhelm II
JMJanet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Princess Hermine 'Hermo' Reuss of Greiz
DB
Daisy Boulton
Secretary
BDBen Daniels
Ben Daniels
Col Sigurd von Ilsemann
SAStéphane Auberghen
Stéphane Auberghen
Frau Linnenkamp
AB
Aubeline Barbieux
Beatrix
LW
Loïs van Wijk
Little Girl
KL
Karin Leclercq
Widow in Hotel
ALAnton Lesser
Anton Lesser
General Falkenberg

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The Exception — streaming FAQ

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Is The Exception on Netflix?

No, The Exception is not on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026.

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