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.

Keith Gordonas Arnie Cunningham
John Stockwellas Dennis Guilder
Alexandra Paulas Leigh Cabot
Robert Proskyas Will Darnell
Harry Dean Stantonas Rudolph Junkins
Christine Belfordas Regina Cunningham
Roberts Blossomas George LeBay
William Ostranderas Buddy Repperton
David Spielbergas Mr. Casey
Malcolm Danareas Moochie Welch