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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004Movie1 h 48 minR

Drama
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic898.8Rotten Tomatoes93%94%
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic898.8Rotten Tomatoes93%94%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Michel Gondry
Written by
Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry, Pierre Bismuth
Produced by
Steve Golin, Anthony Bregman
Music by
Jon Brion

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Facts

March 19, 2004 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
March 19, 2004
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$72 million
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

Self-Inflicted Amnesia, Old Maid, Opposites Attract +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?"

Questions about Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 22 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8.3, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 89).

Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Was Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$72 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind use?

Self-Inflicted AmnesiaOld MaidOpposites AttractLiterary Allusion TitleTitle DropSnow Means LoveExpository Hairstyle ChangeValentine's Day VitriolVan in BlackBeta CoupleHilarity EnsuesNo Antagonistand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Self-Inflicted Amnesia, Old Maid, and Opposites Attract.