
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004 · Movie · R · 108 min · ★ 8.1 · 91% critics
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 Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2005
- Saturn Award — Best Science Fiction Film · 2005
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2005 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 2005 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Non-European Film · 2004 · nominated
Cast & crew

Jim Carrey
as Joel Barish

Kate Winslet
as Clementine Kruczynski

Kirsten Dunst
as Mary

Mark Ruffalo
as Stan

Elijah Wood
as Patrick

Tom Wilkinson
as Dr. Mierzwiak

Jane Adams
as Carrie

David Cross
as Rob

Deirdre O'Connell
as Hollis

Thomas Jay Ryan
as Frank
Directed by Michel Gondry