# Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Editorial Rating | 85/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 87% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 79/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Michel Gondry |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 108 min |

## Quick answer

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #98 (8.3/10) — Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind remains one of the most highly rated films of all time Metascore 79/100. Directed by Michel Gondry.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #98 (8.3/10) — Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Tom Wilkinson, Jane Adams, David Cross, Deirdre O'Connell, Thomas Jay Ryan

## Where to watch

South Korea: Wavve
Japan: U-NEXT
South Africa: Prime Video
Nigeria: Prime Video

## Common questions

**Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind worth watching?**
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind holds a 82% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #98 (8.3/10) — Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind 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.

**Who directed Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?**
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) was directed by Michel Gondry.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?**
82% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (85/100), Metascore (79/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?**
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is on Wavve in South Korea; on U-NEXT in Japan; on Prime Video in South Africa; on Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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