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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

  • 20042004
  • RR
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
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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 for ever.When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories for ever.When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories for ever.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
1M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
230
49
    • Michel Gondry
    • Charlie Kaufman(story)
    • Michel Gondry(story)
    • Pierre Bismuth(story)
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Kate Winslet
    • Tom Wilkinson
    • Michel Gondry
    • Charlie Kaufman(story)
    • Michel Gondry(story)
    • Pierre Bismuth(story)
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Kate Winslet
    • Tom Wilkinson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2KUser reviews
    • 304Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #90
    • Won 1 Oscar

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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 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
      • Michel Gondry
      • 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 reviews2K

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    9/10
    That's not OVERRATED!
    Before the i watched this movie, everyone said it's overrated, overrated, oooooooverrated. And after these returns i thought it's overrated. WHATEVER This movie has a good story and awesome acting performance. But, most important for me: AWESOME EDITING!!! Lovely soundtrack and cool side story into the bargain! ENJOY IT!
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    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?

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2004 (United States)
      • United States
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      • Universal
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Montauk, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Anonymous Content
      • This Is That Productions
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    • 1 hour 48 minutes
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      • Dolby
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