Christine_
"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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Christine earned $21.2M worldwide on a $9.7M budget — a 119% return on investment.
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Year context
Christine was released 43 years ago in 1983.
CAST (20)
Keith Gordon
Arnie Cunningham
John Stockwell
Dennis Guilder
Alexandra Paul
Leigh Cabot
Robert Prosky
Will Darnell
Harry Dean Stanton
Rudolph Junkins
Christine Belford
Regina Cunningham
Roberts Blossom
George LeBay
William Ostrander
Buddy Repperton
David Spielberg
Mr. Casey
Malcolm Danare
Moochie Welch
Steven Tash
Richard Trelawney
Stuart Charno
Don Vandenberg
Kelly Preston
Roseanne
Marc Poppel
Chuck
Robert Darnell
Michael Cunningham
Douglas Warhit
Bemis
Richard Collier
Pepper Boyd
Bruce French
Mr. Smith
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Keri Montgomery
Ellie
Jan Burrell
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CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$9.7M
Budget
$21.2M
Revenue
+119%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.9/10 (2,180 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$9,700,000
Box Office
$21,200,000
Profit
+$11,500,000
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Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Christine 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.
How long is Christine?
Christine has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who directed Christine?
Christine was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in Christine?
The cast of Christine includes Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton.
How much did Christine make at the box office?
Christine earned $21,200,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $9,700,000.
What is the rating of Christine?
Christine has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 2,180 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Horror
KEYWORDS (11)
plymouth
anthropomorphism
detroit, michigan
bulldozer
overprotective parent
vexed
inanimate objects come to life
playful
vindictive
distressing
harsh