Is Christine appropriate for children?

# Christine - Parental Guide This R-rated horror film follows a teenager who becomes dangerously obsessed with restoring a possessed car. It contains strong violence, graphic language, moderate sexual content, and intense scary scenes. The dark themes about obsession and loss of identity make it unsuitable for children under 17.

What age is Christine suitable for?

Our verdict for Christine is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Christine safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1983

Rating

Genre

Horror

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.

Cast

Keith Gordon

Arnie Cunningham

John Stockwell

Dennis Guilder

Alexandra Paul

Leigh Cabot

Robert Prosky

Will Darnell

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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