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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

  • 20042004
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
982K
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Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
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When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories.When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories.When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
982K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
429
56
  • Director
    • Michel Gondry
  • Writers
    • Charlie Kaufman(story)
    • Michel Gondry(story)
    • Pierre Bismuth(story)
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Kate Winslet
    • Tom Wilkinson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michel Gondry
  • Writers
    • Charlie Kaufman(story)
    • Michel Gondry(story)
    • Pierre Bismuth(story)
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Kate Winslet
    • Tom Wilkinson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.9KUser reviews
    • 303Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #91
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 73 wins & 111 nominations total

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    Sarah Chalke on Why 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' Changed Her Life
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    'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' | Anniversary Mashup
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    Dates in Movie & TV History: Feb. 13 - Joel Erases Clementine

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    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
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    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Jim Carrey and Michel Gondry in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
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    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
    Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

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    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Joel Barishas Joel Barish
    Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet
    • Clementine Kruczynskias Clementine Kruczynski
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Dr. Mierzwiakas Dr. Mierzwiak
    Gerry Robert Byrne
    Gerry Robert Byrne
    • Train Conductoras Train Conductor
    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Patrickas Patrick
    Thomas Jay Ryan
    Thomas Jay Ryan
    • Frankas Frank
    Mark Ruffalo
    Mark Ruffalo
    • Stanas Stan
    Jane Adams
    Jane Adams
    • Carrieas Carrie
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Robas Rob
    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Maryas Mary
    Ryan Whitney
    • Young Joelas Young Joel
    Debbon Ayer
    Debbon Ayer
    • Joel's Motheras Joel's Mother
    Amir Ali Said
    Amir Ali Said
    • Young Bullyas Young Bully
    Brian Price
    • Young Bullyas Young Bully
    Paulie Litt
    Paulie Litt
    • Young Bullyas Young Bully
    • (as Paul Litowski)
    Josh Flitter
    Josh Flitter
    • Young Bullyas Young Bully
    Lola Daehler
    Lola Daehler
    • Young Clementineas Young Clementine
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Hollisas Hollis
    • Director
      • Michel Gondry
    • Writers
      • Charlie Kaufman(story) (screenplay)
      • Michel Gondry(story)
      • Pierre Bismuth(story)
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    • Trivia
      Despite the fact that Charlie Kaufman's script and Michel Gondry's visual concepts were closely followed, the cast members were allowed many chances to improvise. Elijah Wood and Mark Ruffalo improvised extensively, and much of the dialogue between Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet resulted from videotaped rehearsal sessions, during which, the two became close by sharing tales of their real-life relationships and heartbreaks.
    • Goofs
      Many of the continuity errors listed here may well be deliberate. In the DVD extras, the movie makers explain that they played with the continuity to underline the struggle between the doctor and technicians trying to erase the memories and Joel trying to hold on to them.
    • Quotes

      Joel: [narration as Clementine acknowledges him by raising her coffee mug] Why do I fall in love with every woman I see who shows me the least bit of attention?

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits don't begin until about twenty minutes into the film and after much action and plot.
    • Connections
      Featured in A Look Inside 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime
      Written by James Warren
      Performed by Beck
      Beck appears courtesy of Geffen Records
      Produced by Beck and Jon Brion

    User reviews1.9K

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    I didn't get it the first time I watched it
    The first time I saw this movie I found it confusing, a little artsy for my taste and I didn't get it.

    But I didn't come in here to give it a 1 point rating or a damning review just because I didn't get it. It would be kind of stupid to pass judgement on a film that I didn't fully understand.

    Some years later I watched it for the second time. My ex had just left me, and I don't remember how and why I came by this movie again. But the second time I got it. And how life would be like a bleak dessert, frozen in time, in the eternal sunshine of a spotless mind.

    And after watching it a second time I felt hopeful again.
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    • Mar 23, 2020

    FAQ11

    • Is "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" based on a book?
    • Where can I find the script? What's that version I find on the web?
    • What does Clementine sniff on the train, near the beginning?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Universal
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eterno resplandor de una mente sin recuerdos
    • Filming locations
      • Montauk, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Anonymous Content
      • This Is That Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,400,301
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,175,198
      • Mar 21, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $74,036,715
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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