Christine
6.9/10
Rating
110 min
Runtime
1983
Release Year
John Carpenter
Director
Cast
Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton
Quick Synopsis
Arnie Cunningham, a socially awkward high school student, becomes fascinated with a dilapidated 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine. He dedicates himself to restoring the car to its original condition, and as Christine improves, Arnie's personality shifts from shy to confident, eventually becoming arrogant when driving the car. His girlfriend Leigh and best friend Dennis notice these changes and try to reconnect with him, but they encounter a version of Arnie influenced by the mysterious and powerful nature of the car.
Detailed Synopsis of Christine
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.
