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Christine

  • 1983
  • K-12
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
87K
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POPULARITY
3,201
117
Christine (1983)
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A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it.A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it.A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it.

  • Director
    • John Carpenter
  • Writers
    • Stephen King
    • Bill Phillips
  • Stars
    • Keith Gordon
    • John Stockwell
    • Alexandra Paul
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    87K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,201
    117
    • Director
      • John Carpenter
    • Writers
      • Stephen King
      • Bill Phillips
    • Stars
      • Keith Gordon
      • John Stockwell
      • Alexandra Paul
    • 343User reviews
    • 183Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos4

    Christine
    Trailer 1:32
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    Through the Lens: Defining Carpenteresque and Why It Belongs in the Dictionary
    Clip 4:54
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    Christine: Ttfn
    Clip 0:53
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    Jane Levy of "Castle Rock" Is Bringing Pennywise to Your Next Party
    Video 1:48
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    Photos184

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    Kelly Preston and John Richard Petersen on the set of CHRISTINE
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    Keith Gordon in Christine (1983)
    Alexandra Paul and Keith Gordon in Christine (1983)

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    Keith Gordon
    Keith Gordon
    • Arnie
    John Stockwell
    John Stockwell
    • Dennis
    Alexandra Paul
    Alexandra Paul
    • Leigh
    Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky
    • Darnell
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Junkins
    Christine Belford
    Christine Belford
    • Regina Cunningham
    Roberts Blossom
    Roberts Blossom
    • LeBay
    William Ostrander
    William Ostrander
    • Buddy
    David Spielberg
    David Spielberg
    • Mr. Casey
    Malcolm Danare
    Malcolm Danare
    • Moochie
    Steven Tash
    Steven Tash
    • Rich
    Stuart Charno
    Stuart Charno
    • Vandenberg
    Kelly Preston
    Kelly Preston
    • Roseanne
    Marc Poppel
    Marc Poppel
    • Chuck
    Robert Darnell
    Robert Darnell
    • Michael Cunningham
    Richard Collier
    Richard Collier
    • Pepper Boyd
    Bruce French
    Bruce French
    • Mr. Smith
    Douglas Warhit
    Douglas Warhit
    • Bemis
    • Director
      • John Carpenter
    • Writers
      • Stephen King(based upon the novel by)
      • Bill Phillips(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      15% of the budget was just on the cars. By the end of filming, all but 2 were destroyed.
    • Goofs
      When Christine smashes into the silver Camaro at the gas station, the hood of the Camaro gets knocked off the hinges and twisted sideways. As Christine reverses and drags the Camaro backward, you can see down through the hood that the engine compartment is empty. Minus a transmission, as well.
    • Quotes

      Arnie Cunningham: Whoa, whoa. You better watch what you say about my car. She's real sensitive.

    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits when the titles are appearing, Christine's engine can be heard.
    • Alternate versions
      There was a home video release during the 1980s that was an extended cut which included many of the deleted scenes found on the Special Edition DVD.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Christine/Silkwood/Sudden Impact/Thriller (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      Bad To The Bone
      Written by George Thorogood
      Performed by George Thorogood & The Destroyers (as George Thorogood and The Destroyers)
      Courtesy of EMI America Records
      Delsound Music

    User reviews343

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    7/10
    One slick killing machine.
    John Carpenter adapts Stephen King's novel with skillful precision. A high school kid becomes obsessive in his feelings for a very strange car he has bought. The car is given the name Christine and repays her owner's adoration by "taking care of" his enemies.

    It is fun watching Keith Gordon, owner of Christine, go from wimp to self proclaimed stud. Also in the cast are: John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Harry Dean Stanton and David Spielberg.

    It is super cool watching Christine repair her damaged parts. This is an underrated movie that deserves a repeat viewing.
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    13
    • michaelRokeefe
    • May 16, 2000

    FAQ10

    • What is 'Christine' about?
    • Is 'Christine' based on a book?
    • How did Christine become evil?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1984 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Christine - tappaja-auto
    • Filming locations
      • Calabasas High School - 22855 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas, California, USA(Football game scenes.)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Delphi Premier Productions
      • Polar Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $21,017,849
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,408,904
      • Dec 11, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,017,849
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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