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Christine (1983)

English horror film directed by John Carpenter

RUS

Rated R in the US

Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Runtime
1h 50m 110 min
Released
9 December 1983
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Christine has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 9 December 1983. It is directed by John Carpenter and stars Keith Gordon, John Stockwell and Alexandra Paul.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Donald M. Morgan
Written by
Bill Phillips
Produced by
John Carpenter
Production
Columbia Pictures
Distribution
Columbia Pictures

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$9.7 million
Based on
Christine
Set in
Rockbridge, Detroit
Filmed in
Los Angeles

Release and where to watch

In theatres
9 December 1983
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Christine?

Christine has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes, or 110 min.

When did Christine release?

Christine released on 9 December 1983.

Who directed Christine?

Christine is directed by John Carpenter.

Who is in the cast of Christine?

The cast of Christine includes Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, Harry Dean Stanton and Roberts Blossom.

What is the budget of Christine?

The budget of Christine is reported as $9.7 million.

What is Christine rated in the US?

Christine is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Christine based on a true story or a book?

Christine is based on Christine.

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Updated 10 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.