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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Michel Gondry. With Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTJoel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fad…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
MoviHero lists March 19, 2004 as the release date for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Michel Gondry is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jim Carrey as Joel Barish, Kate Winslet as Clementine Kruczynski, Kirsten Dunst as Mary, Mark Ruffalo as Stan. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 19, 2004
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Romance
Runtime1h 48m
DirectorMichel Gondry
CastJim Carrey as Joel Barish, Kate Winslet as Clementine Kruczynski, Kirsten Dunst as Mary, Mark Ruffalo as Stan
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind runs 1h 48m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 16,946 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Fresh and surprising with great script, dialogues and cut.”
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“This 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…”
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“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…”
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“This was one of the first movies I really loved.”
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““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…”
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“It's all being wiped away.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJoel BarishJoel Barish appears in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).Open character guide otherClementine KruczynskiClementine Kruczynski appears in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).Open character guide otherMaryMary appears in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).Open character guide otherStanStan appears in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).Open character guide otherRobRob appears in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004).Open character guide
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