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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Zachary Barnes

Wall Street Journal

1 day ago

The film is a clever comment on the inextricable themes of masculinity and motor vehicles, summoning the energy of ’50s car culture and giving it a fearsome, eventually homicidal edge.

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Owen Gleiberman

Boston Phoenix

Dec 17, 2025

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, 2025

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

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Terry Lawson

The Journal-Herald (Dayton, OH)

2 days ago

Christine is a funny film, but not funny enough to overcome the absence of chills.

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John Laycock

Windsor Star

May 10, 2026

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, 2026

Brought successfully to the screen by pulp king John Carpenter.

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Casey B

Apr 24, 2025

So awesome seeing it on the big screen

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Hussein

Oct 9, 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

Sep 14, 2023

Amazing!! A classic!!

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Doug L

Sep 14, 2023

Perfect film. No notes.

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Rich

Sep 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

Jul 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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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
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Polar Films
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 9, 1983, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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