The Affair of the Necklace

The Affair of the Necklace is a 2001 American historical drama film directed by Charles Shyer and written by John Sweet, based on the 1785 scandal at the court of Louis XVI that became known as the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, which contributed to discreditation of the French monarchy on the eve of the French Revolution. It had a limited release on November 30, 2001, before being released in the US on December 7. The film received negative reviews from critics. The film became a box-office bomb, grossing approximately $1.2 million worldwide against a budget of $30 million.