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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Play trailer Poster for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind R Released Mar 19, 2004 1h 48m Romance Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Times (UK) [Winslet & Carrey] were liberated as Clementine and Joel — both quietly heartbreaking. Rated: 5/5 Feb 12, 2025 Full Review Adam Kempenaar Filmspotting ...giving us an ending that is more painfully honest and, as a result, more romantic. Rated: 5/5 Mar 16, 2024 Full Review Wael Khairy RogerEbert.com 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... Sep 28, 2022 Full Review Chance Solem-Pfeifer Willamette Week 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. Feb 19, 2025 Full Review Dave Giannini InSession Film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of the purest examinations of love, and it never pulls any punches. Feb 20, 2024 Full Review Jeffrey Peterson Indie Film Minute We’re quick to run to love, away from it, to spur it on, or move on from it. In no other film is this more clear than Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind. Sep 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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C An great film. A unique story, and amazing acting. I see why this film is favored by so many. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/25 Full Review Lue one of the greatest films. finally saw it on theaters. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/01/22 Full Review Mr. Hollywood 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/22 Full Review Eboni 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/29/22 Full Review Silas A A masterpiece. A brutal, beautiful, mind-shattering masterpiece. I am at a complete loss for words—no review, no analysis, nothing could ever fully capture what I just experienced. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind didn’t just break me; it obliterated me, pieced me back together with trembling hands, only to rip me apart all over again. It is raw, devastating, and achingly human in a way I was not prepared for. I can’t believe this is my first time watching it. Eternal Sunshine, the album—my all-time favorite—makes so much more sense. Every lyric, every emotion, every bit of longing and heartbreak Ariana poured into it feels even more profound after witnessing the film that inspired it. This isn’t just a film; it’s a visceral, emotional labyrinth of love, memory, and loss. The storytelling is nothing short of genius. The way it manipulates time, the way it forces you to feel Joel’s desperation, Clementine’s chaos, their joy, their destruction—it’s suffocating, intoxicating, and utterly unforgettable. The cinematography mirrors this perfectly: hazy, dreamlike, disorienting, yet deeply intimate. It pulls you into the confusion, making you question what’s real, what’s lost, and what can never truly be erased. I cried. I don’t think I’ll recover anytime soon. Five or six weeks might not even be enough. This film lingers, embedding itself in your thoughts, making you ache for something you can’t quite name. Perfect. Absolutely perfect. No words—only this: 𖦹 ☼ ⋆。˚⋆ฺ ♡ P.S. I get it now. I truly get it now. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/17/25 Full Review M7AMD A i remember watching this long time ago and felt it was very good movie but after rewatching it I really didn't think it was as good as I thought it was, maybe its the direction or the story just didn't hit the nail for me Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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, Michel Gondry
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Anonymous Content, Focus Features, Blue Ruin, This Is That Productions
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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