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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Directed by Michel Gondry · 2004 ·

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Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind worth watching?

Yes. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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85% Editorial Rating
87% Audience snapshot · excluded
79 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.3 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 48m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Jim Carrey , Kate Winslet , Kirsten Dunst , Mark Ruffalo , Elijah Wood , Tom Wilkinson , Jane Adams , David Cross , Deirdre O'Connell , Thomas Jay Ryan
Language
English

Also known as Eterno resplandor de una mente sin recuerdos ¡Olvídate de mí! Vergiss mein nicht! Brilho Eterno de uma Mente sem Lembranças エターナル・サンシャイン 이터널 선샤인 暖暖内含光 王牌冤家

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Where to watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
Nigeria Prime Video
South Africa Prime Video
South Korea Wavve
United Kingdom Prime Video

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (85/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.3/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded sci-fi, drama, romance pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind worth watching?

    Yes — Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded sci-fi, drama, romance pick.

    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.

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    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: frequently asked questions

    Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind worth watching?

    Yes. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Nigeria; Prime Video in South Africa; Wavve in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).

    What is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind rated?

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

    Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is directed by Michel Gondry and stars Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood.

    What is the Metascore for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is 79 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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