Christine
Seen it?2016 | 123 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1974, television reporter Christine Chubbuck struggles with depression and professional frustrations as she tries to advance her career.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$313K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 130K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Antonio Campos
- Rebecca HallChristine Chubbuck
- Michael C. HallGeorge Peter Ryan
- Tracy LettsMichael
- Maria DizziaJean Reed
- J. Smith-CameronPeg Chubbuck
- Timothy SimonsSteve Turner
- Kim ShawAndrea Kirby
- John CullumBob Andersen
- Morgan SpectorDr. Parsons
- Jayson Warner SmithMitch