Synopsis
In the 1970s, television reporter Christine Chubbuck struggles with depression and professional frustrations as she tries to advance her career.
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Cast
- 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
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The Guardian
In Hall, [Campos] has the perfect actor to convey Chubbuck’s internal struggle in a manner that’s devastating. - 100
Screen Daily
A magnificent performance from Rebecca Hall is Christine’s clear highlight, but the entire ensemble shines in this stripped-down but deeply sympathetic drama. - 90
Variety
Far from the austere death march it might threaten to be on paper, this is a thrumming, heartsore, sometimes viciously funny character study, sensitive both to the singularities of Chubbuck’s psychological collapse and the indignities weathered by any woman in a 1970s newsroom. - 90
We Got This Covered
Christine is a fine piece of cinema, not only boasting one of the best performances of the year to date, but also tackling a difficult subject with ample empathy and intelligence. - 83
The Playlist
Is Christine voyeuristic, or even exploitative? Very possibly. But it’s also vivid, intense, and artful. - 80
CineVue
It is Hall for which this film will be sought out and remembered, and she elicits such a great deal of empathy as to make the inevitable climax all the more gut-wrenching. - 75
IndieWire
An expertly crafted noir-like depiction of Chubbuck's descent into psychological duress, Campos' grim character study makes up for an occasionally stifling icy tone with a stunning lead performance by Hall. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
While Campos' tone and storytelling are not always the smoothest, and some of his choices are perplexing...he slowly builds a detailed mosaic of his central character and the environment she's so determined to conquer.