Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.
Director
Michel Gondry
Studio
N/A
Release
19 Mar 2004
Runtime
108 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Cast & Characters
Jim Carrey
Kate Winslet
Tom Wilkinson
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Critical Assessment
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (1,166,070 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89/100 on Metacritic.
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Ratings as of 2026-07-30
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (1,166,070 votes), 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" is largely positive, with many reviewers praising its unique blend of drama, romance, and sci-fi elements. Reviewers also appreciated the film's clever use of memory and love as metaphors for the human experience. However, some critics found the movie confusing or gimmicky at times.
Reviews
Fresh and surprising with great script, dialogues and cut. The cast is also fantastic.
Andres Gomez · 8/10***Inventive drama/romance with Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet and so much more*** A man (Jim Carrey) discovers that his babe (Kate Winslet) had her memory of their relationship removed via the medical procedures of an innovative company. He decides to get the surgery as well, but as t…
Wuchak · 8/10This was one of the first movies I really loved. Some moments are especially beautiful and I appreciate the folks who put in the labor to make this. Thank you
LovingStory · 10/10“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is a movie that uses the fragility of memory and hurt of love to show the desperate measures taken by a couple who decide to break up. After two years of living together, Introverted Joel Barrish ( Jim Carey ) and extrovert Clementine Krucz…
tensharpe · 8/10This is a really weird movie. I had to watch it about 3 or 4 times before you really figure it out. It's a good concept but a bit confusing sometimes.
Andre Gonzales · 6/10When the shy “Joel” (Jim Carrey) encounters the blue-haired “Clementine” (Kate Winslet) he immediately falls for her and embarks on a life-changing romance. Thing is, I think she finds him just a bit too dull and so makes arrangements to have him erased from her memory! Whilst he…
CinemaSerf · 7/10_Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind_, that darling of indie cinema and perennial staple of dorm-room philosophizing, is an object lesson in the dangers of confusing gimmickry with profundity; the cinematic equivalent of a hipster mustache – all style, no substance. Its premise…
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind presents a fascinating blend of psychology and fiction, exploring how memories shape love and connection, with a visually stunning and emotionally engaging narrative. While the story’s core—Joel and Clementine’s intertwined memories—is beauti…
Alunauwie · 8/10