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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004 · Movie · R · 108 min · ★ 8.1 · 91% critics

Science FictionDramaRomance

After his partner chooses to erase him from her memory, a heartbroken man decides to undergo the same procedure. As his memories fade, he realizes he still loves her and wonders if he waited too long to change what’s already disappearing.

Also known as Du soleil plein la tête

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Details
Years
2004
Release date
2004-03-19
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
108 min
Critic score
91/100
TMDB rating
8.1/10 (16,378 votes)
Box office
$74,036,715
Budget
$20,000,000
About

If you want a mind-bending romance that makes you rethink love and memory, you may enjoy this one; Not for you if you dislike confusing timelines, gloomy breakup themes, or the quirky sci-fi romance vibe of Donnie Darko or Being John Malkovich.

Pros: inventive love concept; strong lead performances; emotional aftertaste | Cons: confusing middle; nonlinear timeline; uneven tone

Themes

  • new york city
  • regret
  • jealousy
  • deja vu
  • amnesia
  • dreams
  • operation
  • relationship problems
  • love
  • memory
  • brainwashing
  • relationship
  • +6 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · 2005
  • Saturn AwardBest Science Fiction Film · 2005
  • Academy AwardBest Writing, Original Screenplay · 2005 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Actress · 2005 · nominated
  • European Film AwardBest Non-European Film · 2004 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Michel Gondry