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Christine

1983·Movie
1h 50min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The mind, technology, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

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.
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Christine

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Where can I stream Christine legally?

Christine is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Christine worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Christine rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Christine?

1 h 50 min

Christine runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Christine?

Critics63
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Christine much the same way.

Was Christine a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$21 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Christine in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Christine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Christine in 98 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Christine use?

Soundtrack DissonanceChain-Link FenceCool Kid-and-Loser FriendshipSenior Year StrugglesNot Quite DeadHenpecked HusbandAutomated AutomobilesKick the DogAn Ass-Kicking ChristmasCountry MattersLady VesselOffing the Offspringand 157 more

TV Tropes lists 169 storytelling tropes for Christine, including Soundtrack Dissonance, Chain-Link Fence, Cool Kid-and-Loser Friendship.