THE EXCEPTION Gets a Trailer and Poster

A24 has released a trailer for The Exception, a World War II thriller starring Jai Courtney as a German solider who begins an affair with a Jewish woman played by Lily James.

Directed by David Leveaux, The Exception also stars Christopher Plummer, Janet McTeer, and Eddie Marsan. It will be available exclusively on DirecTV on April 27th before getting a limited theatrical release on June 2nd.

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.