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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

  • 20042004
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
992K
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POPULARITY
304
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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
992K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
304
106
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    • 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
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    • 2KUser reviews
    • 307Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
    Top rated movie #91
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 73 wins & 111 nominations total

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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)
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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)
    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 Barish
    Kate Winslet
    Kate Winslet
    • Clementine Kruczynski
    Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson
    • Dr. Mierzwiak
    Gerry Robert Byrne
    Gerry Robert Byrne
    • Train Conductor
    Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood
    • Patrick
    Thomas Jay Ryan
    Thomas Jay Ryan
    • Frank
    Mark Ruffalo
    Mark Ruffalo
    • Stan
    Jane Adams
    Jane Adams
    • Carrie
    David Cross
    David Cross
    • Rob
    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Mary
    Ryan Whitney
    • Young Joel
    Debbon Ayer
    Debbon Ayer
    • Joel's Mother
    Amir Ali Said
    Amir Ali Said
    • Young Bully
    Brian Price
    • Young Bully
    Paulie Litt
    Paulie Litt
    • Young Bully
    • (as Paul Litowski)
    Josh Flitter
    Josh Flitter
    • Young Bully
    Lola Daehler
    Lola Daehler
    • Young Clementine
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Hollis
    • Director
      • Michel Gondry
    • Writers
      • Charlie Kaufman(story) (screenplay)
      • Michel Gondry(story)
      • Pierre Bismuth(story)
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    Storyline

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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 reviews2K

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Absolutely wonderful
    When I first saw Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, I wasn't expecting to love it, let alone like it. What a surprise when I saw it! I think this film is wonderful in every aspect, truly beautiful and packs a full emotional punch. In fact, if you don't mind me saying so, it is one of my favourite films of the 2000s.

    I especially loved how Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was shot. The whole film looks beautiful, not only with the cinematography which is indeed spellbinding but also in the scenery which was nothing short of amazing. Another impressive asset was the soundtrack/score. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind doesn't have the best soundtrack/score I have ever heard in my life, but the score makes the film all the more moving, while the soundtrack is well selected and appropriate.

    I was also very taken with the story. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has one beautifully constructed story I can tell you, with an almost poignant message about it. It is strange and bizarre yes, but neither of those are bad, quite the contrary. Then there is the script which is both poignant and funny, not to mention very deep. The pacing very rarely feels boring if at all, and the direction is adept.

    I have very little to complain about Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind's performances either. As good as the supporting performances are especially from the always splendid Tom Wilkinson, I have to give the real kudos to the leads. Jim Carrey has done some good performances in some good films, The Mask, Liar Liar, The Cable Guy and Bruce Almighty showcase his comedy talents wonderfully, but this and The Truman Show show he is perfectly good at drama too. He is very understated here, but it works as he still manages to be likable all the same. The real star though is Kate Winslet. A beautiful and captivating actress, Winslet is absolutely perfect in her role.

    Overall, wonderful film. Bizarre yes, but very tender and poignant helped by the exceptional performances and cinematography. 10/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Nov 24, 2010

    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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