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Christine

R19831h 50mJohn Carpenter
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 69% · Metacritic 57

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

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.

Horror
PlymouthAnthropomorphismDetroit, MichiganBulldozerOverprotective ParentVexedInanimate Objects Come To LifePlayfulVindictiveDistressing

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Frequently asked questions

What is Christine (1983) 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 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.

Who stars in Christine?

Christine stars Keith Gordon (Arnie Cunningham), John Stockwell (Dennis Guilder), Alexandra Paul (Leigh Cabot), Robert Prosky (Will Darnell), Harry Dean Stanton (Rudolph Junkins). The film was directed by John Carpenter.

How long is Christine?

Christine has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated R.

Is Christine worth watching?

Christine holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 69. Fans of Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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