The Exception
2016 · 107 min · Director: David Leveaux
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Whiling away the hours in an isolated countryside estate near Nazi-occupied Utrecht, the abdicated German emperor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, is still considered an influential man, and above all, a desirable assassination target. As a result, to avert a possible attempt against the life of the silver-haired former monarch, the reluctant Wehrmacht Captain, Stefan Brandt, is put in charge of his security, as there are rumours that a stealthy spy is in their midst. However, against all odds, Stefan will commence a fervent clandestine affair with the mansion's cryptic Dutch handmaiden, Mieke de Jong, threatening to put in jeopardy an already dangerously volatile situation. Now, with the imminent arrival of the powerful Reichsführer, Heinrich Himmler, can Brandt protect both the Kaiser and the unexpected love of his life?
Emotional fingerprint
The Exception (2016) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 30%, Love 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Love, Anxiety. Genres: Drama, Romance, History. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Love and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 6.8/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Love
- Relief
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Love | Relief |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 36 % | 35 % | 7 % | 0 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 8′ | Tension | 39 % | 34 % | 8 % | 1 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 13′ | Love | 40 % | 26 % | 10 % | 3 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 19′ | Sadness | 42 % | 26 % | 14 % | 3 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Love | 41 % | 29 % | 25 % | 4 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Love | 41 % | 31 % | 27 % | 4 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Tension | 47 % | 39 % | 26 % | 4 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 40′ | Love | 50 % | 43 % | 26 % | 5 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Tension | 51 % | 46 % | 13 % | 3 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 62 % | 51 % | 10 % | 1 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Sadness | 68 % | 49 % | 19 % | 5 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Tension | 58 % | 48 % | 13 % | 6 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Tension | 58 % | 56 % | 9 % | 5 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Tension | 66 % | 64 % | 13 % | 5 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Tension | 68 % | 65 % | 10 % | 5 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 83′ | Tension | 70 % | 68 % | 19 % | 10 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Tension | 77 % | 75 % | 41 % | 26 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Tension | 81 % | 65 % | 57 % | 48 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Relief | 76 % | 38 % | 63 % | 58 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 104′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Secretary
Frau Linnenkamp
Beatrix
Little Girl
Widow in Hotel
Dietrich
Schulz
Pastor Hendricks
Signal Operative
Hedwig Potthast
SS Colonel Meyer
Details
- Directed by
- David Leveaux
- Written by
- Simon Burke, Alan Judd
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2016
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
Where to watch
Free
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