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

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

Streaming availability for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind varies by region — currently on Wavve in South Korea. Check local listings for your region.

What countries is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind streaming in?

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind streams on U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video in Nigeria; Prime Video in South Africa; Wavve in South Korea. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Directed by Michel Gondry · 2004 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

82%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

85% Editorial Rating

87% Audience snapshot · excluded

79 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 48m
Cast: Jim Carrey , Kate Winslet , Kirsten Dunst , Mark Ruffalo , Elijah Wood , Tom Wilkinson , Jane Adams , David Cross , Deirdre O'Connell , Thomas Jay Ryan
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

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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

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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 science fiction, 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 a 82% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

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.
Celluloid editorial verdict

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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