Christine (1983)
A rusty Plymouth Fury possesses a teenager, transforming him into an arrogant menace with chilling consequences.
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 intense is Christine?
Christine is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Christine feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychillingpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Christine
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Christine for you?
Is Christine scary?
Yes, properly. Christine is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Christine gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Christine sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Christine OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Christine?
Christine runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream Christine?
Christine is streaming on Criterion.
Does Christine have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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