Christine

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Christine

R

1983

1h 50m

Horror

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Unpopular nerd Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) buys a 1958 Plymouth Fury, which he names Christine. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock friend, Dennis Guilder (John Stockwell). After bully Buddy Repperton (William Ostrander) defaces Christine, the auto restores itself to perfect condition and begins killing off Buddy and his friends. Determined to stop the deaths, Dennis and Arnie's girlfriend, Leigh Cabot (Alexandra Paul), decide to destroy Christine.

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Critics Consensus

John Carpenter revs up Christine into a brisk thrill ride whose sharp direction, lively performances, and stylish flourishes make its absurd premise easy to forgive.

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Owen Gleiberman

Boston Phoenix

Dec 17

The movie is fun in a slick, predictable way -- it's old hat, but it's done with flash.

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

Dec 17

This movie make-over of a Stephen King chiller is adroit, stylish and empty-headed.

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Peter Stack

San Francisco Chronicle

Dec 17

2/4

"Christine" is a gimmick movie, no great contribution to world cinema or automania.

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John Laycock

Windsor Star

May 10

Carpenter can't resist the special effects that eventually turn his film into just another carnival spook-house of trick effects.

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Morley Walker

Winnipeg Sun

May 10

Brought successfully to the screen by pulp king John Carpenter.

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Fred Haeseker

Calgary Herald

Apr 15

The movie as a whole is flat and slow-paced.

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Casey B

04/24/2025

So awesome seeing it on the big screen

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Hussein

10/09/2023

Its the classic Killer car movie done right. it is a must see if your a John Carpenter fan.

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Color

09/14/2023

Amazing!! A classic!!

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Doug L

09/14/2023

Perfect film. No notes.

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Rich

09/11/2023

Loved the old classic. Great to see it in the theater. Never had the chance when it first came out. To young.

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Aaron Bacchus

07/19/2022

A classic John Carpenter film. One of his absolute best !! Always a great experience at The Alamo !! Sold out show. I'll be back !

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Christine: Official Clip - Run, Moochie, Run

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Christine: Official Clip - Choking the New Girlfriend

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Christine: Official Clip - Love Eats Everything

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Christine: Official Clip - Christine Gets Crushed

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Christine: Official Clip - Death on Wheels

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Christine: Official Clip - A Life Ending Seat Adjustment

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Christine: Official Clip - Body by Plymouth, Soul by Satan

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Christine: Official Clip - The Wrecking Crew

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Christine: Official Clip - The Fiery Fury

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Christine: Official Clip - Show Me

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Synopsis

Unpopular nerd Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) buys a 1958 Plymouth Fury, which he names Christine. Arnie develops an unhealthy obsession with the car, to the alarm of his jock friend, Dennis Guilder (John Stockwell). After bully Buddy Repperton (William Ostrander) defaces Christine, the auto restores itself to perfect condition and begins killing off Buddy and his friends. Determined to stop the deaths, Dennis and Arnie's girlfriend, Leigh Cabot (Alexandra Paul), decide to destroy Christine.

Director: John Carpenter
Producer: Richard Kobritz
Screenwriter: Bill Phillips
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Polar Films
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo