The Affair of the Necklace
2001, English. Directed by Charles Shyer.
Her birthright was stolen. Her dignity taken. Her rights denied. Deception was the only option.
In pre-Revolutionary France, a young aristocratic woman left penniless by the political unrest in the country, must avenge her family's fall from grace by scheming to steal a priceless necklace.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Charles ShyerDirector
- Hilary SwankJeanne St. Remy de Valois
- Jonathan PryceCardinal Louis de Rohan
- Simon BakerRétaux de Vilette
- Adrien BrodyCount Nicolas De La Motte
- Brian CoxMinister Breteuil
- Joely RichardsonMarie-Antoinette
- Christopher WalkenCount Cagliostro
- Hayden PanettiereYoung Jeanne
- Simon KunzMinister of Titles
- Paul BrookeMonsieur Bohmer
- Peter EyreMonsieur Bassenge
- Frank McCuskerAbel Duphot
Details
- Released
- 30 November 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Sweet
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $1.2M
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The Affair of the Necklace: quick answers
Is The Affair of the Necklace worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Affair of the Necklace?
The Affair of the Necklace runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Affair of the Necklace have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Affair of the Necklace. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Affair of the Necklace parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Affair of the Necklace is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Affair of the Necklace on?
The Affair of the Necklace isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Affair of the Necklace?
If you liked The Affair of the Necklace, try Les Misérables, The New World, The Count of Monte Cristo.
Who directed The Affair of the Necklace?
The Affair of the Necklace (2001) was directed by Charles Shyer and stars Hilary Swank, Jonathan Pryce, Simon Baker.