Kate Plays Christine (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2016, Kate Plays Christine is a drama and documentary film directed by Robert Greene, running about 112 minutes.

What it’s about. Follow actress Kate Lyn Sheil as she prepares for her next role: playing Christine Chubbuck, a Florida newscaster who committed suicide live on-air in 1974. As Kate investigates Chubbuck’s story, uncovering new clues and information, she becomes increasingly obsessed with her subject.

Who’s in it. Kate Plays Christine stars Kate Lyn Sheil as Self / Christine Chubbuck, Dr. Steven C. Bovio as Himself, Stephanie Coatney as Herself and Michael Ray Davis as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Kate Plays Christine has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kate Plays Christine page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kate Plays Christine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kate Plays Christine (2016)?
In US, Kate Plays Christine is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kate Plays Christine worth watching?
Kate Plays Christine holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Kate Plays Christine?
Kate Plays Christine stars Kate Lyn Sheil, Dr. Steven C. Bovio, Stephanie Coatney, Michael Ray Davis and Zachary Gossett.
When was Kate Plays Christine released?
Kate Plays Christine was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.