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The period drama "The Exception" is set at the onset of World War II and focuses on a German soldier, played by Jai Courtney, who is sent to the home of Kaiser Wilhelm (Christopher Plummer) in Holland, to determine if the Dutch resistance has infiltrated a spy within the Kaiser's household.

Based on the novel "The Kaiser's Last Kiss" written by Alan Judd, the film was directed by David Leveaux and also stars Lily James, Janet McTeer, Eddie Marsan, Anton Lesser and Ben Daniels.

"The Exception" opened in select theaters on June 2nd, 2017 and received mostly positive reviews from critics.

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"A riveting World War II thriller that is filled with espionage and romance in equal measure, The Exception follows German soldier Stefan Brandt (Jai Courtney) as he goes on a mission to investigate exiled German Monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II (Christopher Plummer). The Kaiser lives in a secluded mansion in The Netherlands, and as Germany is taking over Holland, the country's authorities are concerned that Dutch spies may be watching the Kaiser. As Brandt begins to infiltrate the Kaiser's life in search of clues, he finds himself drawn into an unexpected and passionate romance with Mieke (Lily James), one of the Kaiser's maids whom Brandt soon discovers is secretly Jewish. When Heinrich Himmler (Eddie Marsan), Head of the SS, decides to come for an unexpected visit with a large platoon of Nazis in tow, the stage is set for a breathtaking showdown, as secrets are revealed, allegiances are tested, and Brandt is forced to make the ultimate choice between honoring his country and following his heart."