Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

R

2004

1h 48m

Romance

Sci-Fi

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After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved. Directed by former music video director Michel Gondry, the visually arresting film explores the intricacy of relationships and the pain of loss.

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Critics Consensus

Propelled by Charlie Kaufman's smart, imaginative script and Michel Gondry's equally daring directorial touch, Eternal Sunshine is a twisty yet heartfelt look at relationships and heartache.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Feb 12, 2025

5/5

[Winslet & Carrey] were liberated as Clementine and Joel — both quietly heartbreaking.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

Mar 16, 2024

5/5

...giving us an ending that is more painfully honest and, as a result, more romantic.

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Wael Khairy

RogerEbert.com

Sep 28, 2022

It is a film that demands the presence of thoughts we put aside when surrounded by people, things we only think about when we're alone, buried in everlasting thoughts. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is the rarest of all films...

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Andrew Wyatt

The Take-Up

Sep 8, 2026

Two decades later, Michel Gondry's landmark feature still impresses: a magical, meticulous, and authentically devastating triumph that finds poetry in the banal (but no less excruciating) angst of human relationships.

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Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Willamette Week

Feb 19, 2025

Eternal Sunshine is still a testament to that flickering moment when Carrey surrendered his abilities to great filmmakers, as well as composer Jon Brion’s facility with aching woodwinds.

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Dave Giannini

InSession Film

Feb 20, 2024

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of the purest examinations of love, and it never pulls any punches.

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Daniel B

Feb 21, 2026

The cast is exhilarating to see all these years later. Winslet and Carrey are beautifully flawed together throughout the film. Really loved the rewatch. The score seemed used as if it were a horror thriller at times. Fun energy with the leads unrelenting optimism towards each other. With those brutal moments of truth against one another when needed. Still a great film.

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Adam D

Feb 21, 2026

Joel is my spirit animal. Jim Carrey does a fantastic job playing a serious role. Kate Winslet is really good as Clementine. Elijah Wood does a good job being a character you will hate. Been meaning to rewatch this since my break up. Kinda wish I could have my memories of my ex girlfriend erased. Loved getting to see this movie again in theatres.

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C

Feb 6, 2025

An great film. A unique story, and amazing acting. I see why this film is favored by so many.

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Lue

May 1, 2022

one of the greatest films. finally saw it on theaters.

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Mr. Hollywood

Apr 30, 2022

Great film. From story to pacing to images. This is one of those films that shows how original films make the best movies. From the pacing to the individual shots all contributing to the film as a whole. Four out of four stars. Amazing.

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Eboni

Apr 29, 2022

I’m only eighteen. Don’t watch a whole lotta movies. This one came out when I was one, and I always saw people go on about it when I would look for new movies on Instagram or something like that. It was on Netflix, but I didn’t watch it on there. Peaked my interest, and today it came out for an anniversary or something in theaters. Beautiful film. Many twists I didn’t expect. Dope cinematography. Kate Winslet is beautiful, and her and Jim Carrey were pretty hilarious throughout. It was endearing to see a woman call out a man for his romantic projections, and him to acknowledge doing such and wanting to change. Much love.

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Synopsis

After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved. Directed by former music video director Michel Gondry, the visually arresting film explores the intricacy of relationships and the pain of loss.

Director: Michel Gondry
Producer: Anthony Bregman, Steve Golin
Screenwriter: Charlie Kaufman
Distributor: Focus Features
Production Co: This Is That Productions, Blue Ruin, Anonymous Content, Focus Features
Rating: R (Some Drug Content|Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 19, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.1M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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