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A Balasaur Score of 66 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, Metacritic 57/100. Scores higher than 82% of the 544 1980s horror movies in this catalog.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes69%
Metacritic57/100
2,320 audience votes
Key crew
- John CarpenterOriginal Music Composer
- Alan HowarthOriginal Music Composer
- Bill PhillipsScreenplay
- John CarpenterDirector
Cast
- Keith GordonArnie Cunningham
- John StockwellDennis Guilder
- Alexandra PaulLeigh Cabot
- Robert ProskyWill Darnell
- Harry Dean StantonRudolph Junkins
- Christine BelfordRegina Cunningham
- Roberts BlossomGeorge LeBay
- William OstranderBuddy Repperton
- David SpielbergMr. Casey
- Malcolm DanareMoochie Welch
- Steven TashRichard Trelawney
- Stuart CharnoDon Vandenberg
Stills
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Themes
plymouthanthropomorphismdetroit, michiganbulldozeroverprotective parentvexedinanimate objects come to lifeplayfulvindictivedistressingharsh
The Best Movies of 1983
Christine is #52 of 60
