Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton, Christine Belford, Roberts Blossom, William Ostrander
Original language
English
First release
December 9, 1983 (Canada)
Production companies
Columbia Pictures
Home video distributors
RCA Columbia Pictures Home Video (United States), Columbia TriStar Home Video (Canada, United States)
Based on
Christine
Setting
Rockbridge, Detroit
Filming locations
Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Bill Phillips
Producer
Richard Kobritz
Cinematography
Donald M. Morgan
Editing
Marion Rothman
Music
Alan Howarth, John Carpenter
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Mad Monster Party Film Festival 2025
- Ramaskrik Film Festival 2024 - Features
- Romford Horror Festival 2023
- Screamfest® Horror Film Festival - NEW ORLEANS 2023 generic - Feature
- Torino Film Festival 1999 generic
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | RCA Columbia Pictures Home Video (cat. no. VH10141) | 1984, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Columbia TriStar Home Video (cat. no. 60161F) | 1995, Canada, slipcase |
| VHS | Columbia TriStar Home Video (cat. no. 60161) | 1995, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Columbia TriStar Home Video (cat. no. 60161) | 1999, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Christine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Score) - John Carpenter, Alan Howarth (1989) | 5 releases, 1989-2018: Varèse Sarabande |
| CD | Christine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Score) - John Carpenter, Alan Howarth (1989) | 6 releases, 1989-2019: Varèse Sarabande |
| Cassette | Christine (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Score) - John Carpenter, Alan Howarth (1989) | 2 releases, 1989: Varèse Sarabande |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | December 9, 1983 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | December 9, 1983 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 9, 1983 |
| Theatrical | France | January 25, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Italy | March 1, 1984 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | March 2, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Greece | March 8, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Germany | March 16, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 22, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 30, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Norway | April 13, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | April 19, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Australia | May 3, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | May 4, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Japan | May 5, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | May 10, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | May 11, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | May 11, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | May 11, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 17, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | May 31, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Spain | June 25, 1984 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | July 20, 1984 |
| Theatrical | India | September 24, 1985 |
| Television | Netherlands | July 24, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Spain | November 1, 2015 |
| Theatrical | France | October 27, 2021 |
| Theatrical | France | September 7, 2022 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 20, 2023 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | October 20, 2023 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | October 12, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1984 VH10141 |
| Home video | United States | October 1, 1984 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | January 1, 1994 |
| Home video VHS | Canada | 1995 60161F |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1995 60161 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1999 60161 |
| Home video | United States | August 3, 1999 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 20, 1999 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | October 31, 1999 |
| Home video | Sweden | December 8, 1999 |
| Home video | United States | March 12, 2013 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 10, 2014 |
Full credits
| Director | John Carpenter |
| Cast | 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), Richard Collier (Pepper Boyd), Bruce French (Mr. Smith), Douglas Warhit (Bemis), Keri Montgomery (Ellie), Jan Burrell (Librarian), Charles Steak (Shoppie), Art Evans (Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)), Charles Gallant (Football Fan (uncredited)), Katheryn Gallant (Football Fan (uncredited)), Kelly Gallant (Football Fan (uncredited)), Mohhib Jivan (Auto Shop Clerk (uncredited)), Carey Loftin (Truck Driver (uncredited)), Daniel A. Lomino (Liquor Store Clerk (uncredited)), John Madden (Self (uncredited)), Dawna Oak (Girl at Football Game (uncredited)), John Richard Petersen (High School Student (uncredited)), Bill Phillips (Wrecker's Yard Guy (uncredited)), John Michael Quinn (Football Fan (uncredited)), Joel S. Rice (Student in Shop Room (uncredited)), Barry Tubb (Football Player (uncredited)), Joe Unger (Auto Assembly Worker (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Bill Phillips |
| Producer | Richard Kobritz |
| Executive producer | Kirby McCauley, Mark Tarlov |
| Cinematography | Donald M. Morgan |
| Editing | Marion Rothman |
| Music | Alan Howarth, John Carpenter |
| Production design | Daniel A. Lomino |
| Visual effects | Bob Dawson, David Simmons, Elmer Hui, Gary Zink, Kevin Quibell, Mike Reedy, Richard Wood, Roy Arbogast, Ted Allen |
| Costumes | Darryl Levine |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
