Christine
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69% Critic Match

Christine

How do you kill something that can't possibly be alive?

6.9 / 10 1983 1h 50mR English
Horror

Storyline

Nerdy high schooler Arnie Cunningham falls for Christine, a rusty 1958 Plymouth Fury, and becomes obsessed with restoring the classic automobile to her former glory. As the car changes, so does Arnie, whose newfound confidence turns to arrogance behind the wheel of his exotic beauty. Arnie's girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis reach out to him, only to be met by a Fury like no other.

Cast & Crew

Keith Gordon

Keith Gordon

Arnie Cunningham

Lead
John Stockwell

John Stockwell

Dennis Guilder

Alexandra Paul

Alexandra Paul

Leigh Cabot

Robert Prosky

Robert Prosky

Will Darnell

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

Rudolph Junkins

Christine Belford

Christine Belford

Regina Cunningham

Roberts Blossom

Roberts Blossom

George LeBay

William Ostrander

William Ostrander

Buddy Repperton

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Carpenter's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Christine is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker