Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Name: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Director: Michel Gondry
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Released: 2004-01-01
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood

2004Dir. Michel Gondry1h 48m

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Runtime1h 48m

Released2004

Budget$20M

Box office$72.3M

DirectorMichel Gondry

About This Movie

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is such a fascinating piece. Michel Gondry really nails that dreamlike quality; you almost feel like you're floating through Joel's memories. The nonlinear storytelling can be jarring but in a good way, like piecing together a puzzle. The practical effects are standout—those moments where the world literally falls apart around the characters are hauntingly beautiful. Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet give some of their best performances; their chemistry is raw and messy. It's a deep dive into love and loss, and how we hold onto memories, even the painful ones. It’s definitely one of those films that lingers with you long after it ends.

Released by Focus Features in 2004, runtime 108 minutes.Shot using handheld cameras and practical effects for a surreal feel.Screenplay by Charlie Kaufman, featuring innovative narrative structure.Won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.