Christine
"How do you kill something that can't possibly be alive?"
Originally released in 1983. Christine is a horror film. directed by John Carpenter.
Starring Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, and Alexandra Paul
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 9, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (2,164 votes)
Budget
$9.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$21.2M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Keith Gordon
as Arnie Cunningham
John Stockwell
as Dennis Guilder
Alexandra Paul
as Leigh Cabot
Robert Prosky
as Will Darnell
Harry Dean Stanton
as Rudolph Junkins
Christine Belford
as Regina Cunningham
Roberts Blossom
as George LeBay
William Ostrander
as Buddy Repperton
David Spielberg
as Mr. Casey
Malcolm Danare
as Moochie Welch
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $9,700,000
- Revenue
- $21,200,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Polar Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christine about?
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 Arn...
Who directed Christine?
Christine was directed by John Carpenter.
How long is Christine?
Christine has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Christine released?
Christine was released on December 9, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Christine?
The main cast of Christine includes Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton.
Is Christine worth watching?
Christine has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 2,164 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.