Christine (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1983, Christine is a horror film directed by John Carpenter, running about 110 minutes. “How do you kill something that can't possibly be alive?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Geeky student 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’s in it. Christine stars Keith Gordon as Arnie Cunningham, John Stockwell as Dennis Guilder, Alexandra Paul as Leigh Cabot and Robert Prosky as Will Darnell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Christine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christine tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christine (1983)?
- In US, Christine is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Christine worth watching?
- Christine holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christine?
- Christine stars Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky and Harry Dean Stanton.
- When was Christine released?
- Christine was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.