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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 85% |
| Audience Score | 87% |
| 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 83% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Common questions

**Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind worth watching?**
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind holds a 83% 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?**
83% — the average of five public sources: critics 85%, audience 87%, Metascore 79/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**Where can I watch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind page for current options.

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