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"Spotless mind" redirects here. For the JhenĂ© Aiko song, see Spotless Mind . Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Theatrical release poster Directed by Michel Gondry Screenplay by Charlie Kaufman Story by Charlie Kaufman Michel Gondry Pierre Bismuth Produced by Steve Golin Anthony Bregman Starring Jim Carrey Kate Winslet Kirsten Dunst Mark Ruffalo Elijah Wood Tom Wilkinson Cinematography Ellen Kuras Edited by ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir Music by Jon Brion Production companies Anonymous Content This is that Distributed by Focus Features Release date March 19, 2004 (United States) Running time 108 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $20 million Box office $73.3 million Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American science fiction romantic drama film directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman from a story by Gondry, Kaufman, and Pierre Bismuth . It stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet as a couple who undergo memory erasure after they break up. Kirsten Dunst , Mark Ruffalo , Elijah Wood and Tom Wilkinson appear in supporting roles. The title of the film is a quotation from the 1717 poem Eloisa to Abelard by Alexander Pope . It uses elements of psychological drama and science fiction and a nonlinear narrative to explore the nature of memory and love. [ 1 ] Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was released in theaters in the United States by Focus Features on March 19, 2004, to widespread acclaim from critics, who praised the script and direction. The film was a box office success, grossing $73.3 million on a $20 million budget, and was named by the American Film Institute one of the Top 10 Films of 2004. [ 2 ] At the 77th Academy Awards , Bismuth, Gondry and Kaufman won Best Original Screenplay , and Winslet received a nomination for Best Actress . The film has been named by several publications as one of the greatest of the 21st century and gained a cult following . [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] It inspired music projects such as Jay Electronica 's 2007 piece "Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)", JhenĂ© Aiko 's 2014 track "Spotless Mind" and Ariana Grande 's 2024 album Eternal Sunshine . Joel Barish awakens on Valentine’s Day and impulsively decides to skip work, traveling instead to Montauk. There, he meets Clementine Kruczynski, and the two form an immediate but tentative connection marked by a sense of familiarity. [ 7 ] After spending the day together, they return to New York and continue their interaction, behaving like strangers despite an apparent emotional pull toward one another. It is later revealed that this encounter occurs after both have undergone a procedure to erase their memories of one another. [ 8 ] Prior to these events, Joel and Clementine had been in a turbulent relationship characterized by contrasting personalities and frequent conflict. Following a breakup, Clementine visits Lacuna, a company that specializes in removing specific memories, and elects to have all memories of Joel erased. [ 9 ] When Joel discovers that she no longer recognizes him, he is devastated and chooses to undergo the same procedure. Before it begins, he records a tape recounting his memories of their relationship, describing both positive experiences and sources of resentment. [ 10 ] The procedure is carried out overnight while Joel sleeps in his apartment, as Lacuna technicians map and systematically erase his memories of Clementine. As this occurs, Joel experiences the memories as vivid, shifting sequences unfolding within his mind, moving in reverse chronological order from their breakup to earlier stages of their relationship. [ 11 ] Initially reliving painful arguments and moments of alienation, he begins to encounter happier memories, including their early intimacy and shared experiences, and gradually regrets his decision. Attempting to resist the process, Joel tries to hide Clementine within unrelated memories from his childhood and other periods of his life in an effort to prevent her deletion. [ 12 ] Despite these efforts, the technicians are able to continue the procedure. Meanwhile, events unfold among the Lacuna employees overseeing the process. Patrick, one of the technicians, uses Joel’s erased memories and personal belongings to pursue a relationship with Clementine, attempting to replicate Joel’s past behavior. Another employee, Mary, develops feelings for the company’s founder, Howard Mierzwiak, but later learns that they had previously had an affair and that her memories of it had been erased. Disturbed by this discovery, she takes Lacuna’s confidential records and mails them to all of its clients, exposing the company’s activities. [ 13 ] Within Joel’s mind, the final remaining memory of Clementine is their first meeting on a beach in Montauk. As the memory deteriorates, she tells him to meet her there before disappearing completely. After the procedure is completed, Joel awakens with no memory of Clementine but again feels compelled to travel to Montauk, where he encounters her once more. The two are drawn to each other and begin to form a new relationship. Shortly afterward, they receive the records sent by Mary, including recordings of their earlier statements expressing dissatisfaction and resentment toward one another. Though unsettled by what they hear, Joel and Clementine ultimately decide to continue seeing each other, acknowledging the likelihood that their relationship may again end in failure. [ 14 ] Jim Carrey as Joel Barish: A bookish introvert who enters a two-year relationship with Clementine Kruczynski. After their relationship ends, Clementine erases Joel from her memory, and he erases her from his mind in response. Charlie Kaufman depicted Joel with some of his own personality traits. [ 15 ] Producers cast Carrey against type for his role as Joel, [ 15 ] selecting him for his everyday appearance, as well as his comedic ability. According to Gondry, this was because "It's hard to be funny. It's far easier to take someone really funny and bring them down than do the opposite." [ 16 ] To induce Carrey, an actor who typically portrayed high-energy roles, to portray a restrained character, Gondry would not allow him to improvise, a restriction he did not place on the other cast members (Carrey objected). [ 17 ] Gondry also put Carrey off balance by giving misleading orders or by rolling the camera at the wrong time. Gondry believed this would make Carrey forget what he should do to be Joel, allowing him to go in character. [ 15 ] In the 2017 Netflix documentary Jim & Andy , Carrey mentions a conversation with Gondry one year before shooting began for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , shortly after Carrey had a breakup with an unspecified woman. [ 18 ] Gondry saw that Carrey's emotional state at the time was "so beautiful, so broken" that he asked him to stay that way for one year to fit the character. In the documentary, Carrey commented, "That's how fucked up this business is." [ 19 ] [ 20 ] Nicolas Cage was Gondry's original choice to play Joel, [ 17 ] but Cage was unavailable as he was in high demand from independent directors after his performance in Leaving Las Vegas . [ 16 ] Kate Winslet as Clementine Kruczynski: A spontaneous extrovert who, after breaking up with him after a two-year relationship, erases Joel Barish from her mind. Producers cast Winslet against type for her part as Clementine, [ 15 ] as Winslet had previously featured heavily in period pieces. [ 21 ] She received the role after she was the only actress to offer criticism on the script instead of pandering to the writers. [ 16 ] After another actress won an Oscar , the studio attempted to make Gondry use her instead of Winslet for the role of Clementine, but Gondry threatened to walk from the project if that occurred. [ 16 ] During filming, Gondry took Winslet to a separate room to coach her, [ 16 ] and she wore wigs instead of dyeing her hair. [ 21 ] Some commentators note how Clementine's character criticizes the Manic Pixie Dream Girl stock character several years before film critic Nathan Rabin coined the phrase. [ 22 ] Most commentators discuss one particular example to demonstrate this criticism, wherein Clementine warns Joel she is flawed: "Too many guys think I'm a concept, or I complete them, or I'm gonna make them alive. But I'm just a fucked-up girl who's looking for my own peace of mind. Don't assign me yours." [ 23 ] [ 24 ] With her impulsiveness, emotional intensity (extreme mood changes), alcohol consumption, turbulent relationships, reckless behavior, and hasty idealization or devaluation of Joel, Clementine seems to exhibit traits of borderline personality disorder , although it is not clear whether Kaufman wrote her character with this specific diagnosis in mind. [ 25 ] Gondry had earlier thought of casting Björk for the role of Clementine. She feared she would be emotionally affected and rejected the invitation after reading the script. [ 26 ] Winona Ryder also met with Gondry for the role. [ 27 ] Kirsten Dunst as Mary Svevo: The receptionist for Lacuna who, while dating Stan Fink, has a crush on Howard Mierzwiak. While erasing Joel's memory, Howard's wife catches her kissing Howard. Howard's wife reveals Mary previously had a relationship with Howard, which Howard erased from her mind. She reacts to this information by quitting her job and mailing Lacuna's company records to its customers. In the script, Mary and Howard's relationship resulted in an unplanned pregnancy, leading to Howard pressuring Mary into an abortion, which Howard also erased from her memory. [ 28 ] Mark Ruffalo as Stan Fink: A technician for Lacuna who is in a relationship with Mary Svevo until the reveal of her previous relationship with Howard Mierzwiak. Ruffalo received the role of Stan after providing an "unexpected take on the role" to Gondry when he suggested Stan be a fan of the Clash and resemble Joe Strummer . [ 16 ] Tom Wilkinson as Dr. Howard Mierzwiak: Howard runs Lacuna. Before the film's events, he had an affair with Mary, which ended with the relationship's erasure from her mind. Wilkinson reportedly did not enjoy the shooting of the film and clashed with Gondry. [ 16 ] [ 29 ] Elijah Wood as Patrick Wertz: Patrick is a technician for Lacuna who enters a relationship with Clementine by imitating Joel. They break up when Joel and Clementine begin dating for the second time. Seth Rogen auditioned for the role. [ 30 ] Jane Adams as Carrie Eakin: Joel's female friend. She is in a troubled relationship with Rob Eakin. David Cross as Rob Eakin: Joel's friend. In a troubled relationship with Carrie Eakin. Thomas Jay Ryan as Frank: Joel Barish's neighbor Deirdre O'Connell as Hollis Mierzwiak: Howard's wife Debbon Ayer as Mrs. Barish: Joel's mother Ellen Pompeo as Naomi, Joel's girlfriend (deleted scene) The concept of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind came from conversations between director Michel Gondry and co-writer Pierre Bismuth in 1998. [ 31 ] The pair had met and become friends in the early 1980s during Gondry's drumming career in the French pop group Oui Oui . [ 32 ] Bismuth had conceived of the idea of erasing certain people from people's minds in response to a friend complaining about her boyfriend; when he asked her if she would erase that boyfriend from her memory, she said yes. [ 32 ] [ 33 ] Bismuth originally planned to conduct an art experiment involving sending cards to people saying someone they knew had erased the card's recipient from their memory. [ 34 ] When he mentioned this to Gondry, they developed it into a story based on the situations that would arise if it were scientifically possible. [ 32 ] [ 34 ] Bismuth never carried out his experiment. [ 34 ] Gondry approached writer Charlie Kaufman with this concept, [ 33 ] [ 34 ] and they developed it into a short pitch. [ 35 ] While the writers did not believe the concept was marketable, a small bidding war began over the idea. [ 31 ] [ 35 ] [ 36 ] Steve Golin of Propaganda Films purchased it on June 12, 1998, for a low seven-figure sum. [ 15 ] [ 37 ] Kaufman, who was responsible for writing the screenplay, did not begin immediately, instead opting to suspend writing while he was working on Adaptation , Confessions of a Dangerous Mind , and Human Nature , the last of which Gondry directed as his directorial debut . [ 31 ] During this time, filmmaker Christopher Nolan released Memento (2000), which similarly deals with memory. Due to the similarities, Kaufman became worried and tried to pull out of the project, but Golin made him complete it. [ 15 ] During writing, the pitch's ownership changed several times resulting in Kaufman not having to deal with the studios until the end of the scriptwriting process. [ 31 ] The final script made the studios nervous. [ 31 ] How happy is the blameless vestal 's lot! The world forgetting, by the world forgot: Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind ! Each prayer accepted, and each wish resigned; Kaufman did not want to make the film a thriller and wanted to downplay the science fiction aspects of memory erasure, focusing on the relationship. [ 31 ] [ 34 ] [ 36 ] He had an "enormous struggle" while writing the script, particularly encountering two problems: showing "the memories, Joel's reactions to the memories, and Joel interacting with Clementine outside of the memories in the memories," and the fact that characters could refer in later scenes to already erased memories. [ 31 ] Kaufman resolved the first problem by making Joel lucid and able to comment on his memories and solved the second by making the memories degrade instead of immediately erasing, with complete erasure occurring at awakening. [ 31 ] Kaufman's original name for the screenplay was 18 words long, as he had wanted a title that "you couldn't possibly fit on a marquee." [ 38 ] He eventually decided on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind , a title originating from the 1717 poem Eloisa to Abelard by Alexander Pope . [ 39 ] Alain Resnais 's Je t'aime, je t'aime (1968) has been cited as an influence on the film. [ 40 ] [ 41 ] Filming and post-production [ edit ] Montauk station , where Joel and Clementine meet each other again after the erasing of their memories The shooting of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind began in mid-January 2003 after six weeks of preparation, [ 42 ] [ 43 ] [ 44 ] lasting for three months on a budget of $20 million mostly in and around New York City . [ 17 ] [ 44 ] The film was shot on Fuji Reala 500D. [ 44 ] The production crew recreated some key scenes, such as Joel's Rockville Centre apartment and the 1950s-style kitchen, in a New Jersey former U.S. Navy base. [ 44 ] The shoot was difficult, sometimes shooting for 17 hours per day in harsh environments. [ 45 ] The shoot was challenging for cinematographer Ellen Kuras , due to the difficulty of filming Gondry's vision, which aimed to "blend location-shoot authenticity with unpredictable flashes of whimsy". Gondry wanted available light used exclusively for the shoot. Kuras disagreed and worked around this idea by lighting the room instead of the actors and by hiding light bulbs around the set to increase light levels. [ 44 ] Another issue the cinematographers encountered was that due to the frequent improvisation, the lack of marks and the few rehearsals completed, the cinematographers often did not know where the actors would be. Two handheld cameras filmed near 360-degree footage at all times, shooting 36,000 feet of film a day to deal with this. [ 29 ] [ 44 ] Gondry called back to the work of French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard by filming using wheelchairs as well as using sled and chariot dollies instead of traditional dollies . When using wheelchairs, the shot was not consistently smooth; however, as Kuras liked the aesthetic of the low-angle, wobbly movement, the final film contains the footage. [ 44 ] A beach in East Hampton , near where the film's beach scenes were filmed The film used minimal CGI , with many effects accomplished in-camera through forced perspectives , hidden space, spotlighting, unsynchronized sound, split focus and continuity editing . [ 34 ] A notable example is the ocean washing away the house in Montauk ; the production team accomplished this by building the corner of a house on the beach and allowing the tide to rise. [ 17 ] Executing this effect was difficult, as the special team hired to place the set in the water refused due to perceived dangers. In response, Gondry fired the team and had the production team, including the actors and producers, place the set in the water. In retaliation for Gondry's actions, the chief of the union reprimanded Gondry in front of the crew. [ 46 ] Kaufman rewrote some of the script during production; thus, several differences exist between the production script and the final film. [ 35 ] A fundamental difference is that in the production script, with the erasure of each memory, Clementine's behavior is increasingly robotic. [ 31 ] In the final film, Winslet plays Clementine straight, and degradation of settings and the intrusion of settings upon each other establish memory degradation visually. Another script component that did not make it into the final film was the appearance of Naomi, Joel's girlfriend, played by Ellen Pompeo . Against Kaufman's insistence on Naomi's inclusion, the production team cut her already filmed scenes. [ 31 ] Tracy Morgan was also cut from the film. [ 47 ] In one version of the script, Kaufman began the story 50 years in the future. An old woman who turns out to be Mary tries to drop off a bulky manuscript at a publishing house, but the publisher declines her offer. We later learn that the manuscript contains all of the memories that Lacuna had erased from its patients. This version of the film ends with an elderly Clementine once again erasing Joel. [ 48 ] ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir edited the film, and she reportedly clashed with Gondry during editing. [ 49 ] Kaufman was also very involved in the editing of the film, which was a longer process as there was little time constraint. [ 15 ] [ 35 ] There were a few test screenings of the film, which elicited positive reactions. [ 35 ] The soundtrack for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was composed by Jon Brion , also featuring songs from artists including the Polyphonic Spree , the Willowz and Don Nelson. Hollywood Records released the soundtrack in March 2004. [ 50 ] A cover version of the Korgis ' " Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime " with instrumentation by Brion and vocals by Beck operates as the soundtrack's centerpiece, setting the film's tone in the opening credits, and closing the film. [ 50 ] [ 51 ] Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ' s soundtrack received generally positive reviews. AllMusic described Brion's score as "intimate" and "evocative of love and memories". [ 52 ] Other positive reviews noted the ambient nature of the music and lauded Beck's cover of "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime". [ 53 ] The soundtrack's detractors criticized the album's lack of identity and its depressive atmosphere. [ 54 ] Even among the detractors, the score's ability to mesh with the plot was lauded, an appraisal common to many reviews. [ 52 ] [ 53 ] [ 54 ] [ 55 ] Author Carol Vernallis, writing in Screen , argued that Gondry's experience in directing music videos contributed to the film's mise-en-scĂšne and sound design. Vernallis describes some threads of the visual, aural, and musical motifs throughout the film, and how some motifs can work in counterpoint . [ 56 ] Philosopher Christopher Grau, in The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism , discussed how he perceived the film to have its own defined philosophy, beyond addressing ideas of a philosophical nature. [ 57 ] Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has been aligned with a greater inspection, distinctly related to the 21st century, of memory, longing and nostalgia in science fiction films like Code 46 and 2046 . The film showcases memory as fragmented and unreliable, evident by its non-linear structure. [ 58 ] For promotion, a website for the fictional company Lacuna was made in 2003, which included a spoof advertisement. [ 59 ] An official trailer for the film was released in 2004. The trailer was edited in a more comedic style than the movie itself, which may have misled viewers about the tone of the film. [ 60 ] [ 61 ] Produced on a budget of $20 million, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind opened on March 19, 2004, in the United States, earning $8.2 million in its opening weekend from 1,353 theaters. The film placed seventh in the weekend's box office, and remained in theaters for 19 weeks, earning $34.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $38.9 million in international markets, for a total of $73.3 million worldwide. [ 62 ] Although screenwriter Kaufman was told the film had not generated a profit, [ 63 ] it remains his most commercially successful work, grossing more than twice as much as Adaptation (2002) and over three times as much as Being John Malkovich (1999). [ 64 ] Universal Home Entertainment release Formats and Dates Format Location Release date VHS U.S. September 28, 2004 [ 65 ] DVD U.S. September 28, 2004 [ 65 ] HD DVD U.S. April 24, 2007 [ 66 ] Blu-ray U.S. January 25, 2011 [ 67 ] Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind was released on VHS and DVD by Universal Studios Home Video on September 28, 2004, [ 68 ] [ 69 ] selling a combined total of over 600,000 units on the first day. [ 70 ] Among the add-ons included were deleted scenes. [ 71 ] [ 72 ] It debuted at number 11 on the VHS rental chart, [ 73 ] as well as number three on the DVD sales chart. [ 74 ] A two-disc Collector's Edition was later released on January 4, 2005. [ 75 ] [ 76 ] It was later released on HD DVD on April 24, 2007, [ 77 ] and on Blu-ray on January 25, 2011. [ 78 ] [ 79 ] On July 26, 2022, Kino Lorber Studio Classics released Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray. [ 80 ] This release included a new color grading supervised by cinematographer Ellen Kuras . [ 81 ] Kate Winslet 's performance garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress . On Rotten Tomatoes , Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has an approval rating of 92% based on 255 reviews, with an average score of 8.5/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Propelled by Charlie Kaufman's smart, imaginative script and Michel Gondry's equally daring directorial touch, Eternal Sunshine is a twisty yet heartfelt look at relationships and heartache." [ 82 ] On Metacritic , the film has a score of 89 out of 100, based on 41 reviews. [ 83 ] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B−" on an A+ to F scale. [ 84 ] Roger Ebert wrote: "Despite jumping through the deliberately disorienting hoops of its story, Eternal Sunshine has an emotional center, and that's what makes it work. Although Joel and Clementine ping-pong through various stages of romance and reality, what remains constant is the human need for love and companionship, and the human compulsion to keep seeking it, despite all odds." [ 85 ] In 2010, he added it to his " Great Movies " canon, writing "The wisdom in Eternal Sunshine is how it illuminates the way memory interacts with love. We more readily recall pleasure than pain. From the hospital I remember laughing nurses and not sleepless nights. A drunk remembers the good times better than the hangovers. A failed political candidate remembers the applause. An unsuccessful romantic lover remembers the times when it worked." [ 86 ] A. O. Scott praised it as "cerebral, formally and conceptually complicated, dense with literary allusions and as unabashedly romantic as any movie you'll ever see". [ 87 ] Time Out concluded: "the formidable Gondry/Kaufman/Carrey/Winslet axis works marvel after marvel in expressing the bewildering beauty and existential horror of being trapped inside one's own addled mind, and in allegorising the self-preserving amnesia of a broken but hopeful heart". [ 88 ] Winslet and Carrey received widespread praise for their performances. Winslet received multiple award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress , [ 89 ] a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role [ 90 ] and a Golden Globe Award nomination. [ 91 ] Premiere placed her performance 81st in their 2008 list of the 100 Greatest Performances of All Time. [ 92 ] Claudia Puig wrote: "Winslet is wonderful as a free spirit whose hair color changes along with her moods. She hasn't had such a meaty role in a while, and she plays it just right". [ 93 ] Ann Hornaday , in The Washington Post , said "Even when forced to wear costumes and wigs that make her look like Pippi Longstocking after an acid-fueled trip to the thrift market, Winslet maintains a reassuring equilibrium. It takes an actor of her steadiness to play someone this unhinged." [ 94 ] Carrey also received multiple award nominations, including a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role [ 90 ] and a Golden Globe nomination. [ 91 ] Many reviewers noted his casting against type . Jason Killingsworth wrote: "Carrey nails the part, winning audience sympathy from the opening moments of the film". [ 95 ] Moira MacDonald in The Seattle Times stated "[Jim Carrey is] not bad at all — in fact, it's the most honest, vulnerable work he's ever done", [ 96 ] while David Edelstein of Slate said "It's rarely a compliment when I refer to an actor as "straitjacketed", but the straitjacketing of Jim Carrey is fiercely poignant. You see all that manic comic energy imprisoned in this ordinary man, with the anarchism peeking out and trying to find a way to express itself." [ 97 ] The supporting cast also received acclaim, with several reviewers, including Hornaday and Rick Groen of The Globe and Mail singling out Ruffalo's performance for praise. [ 94 ] [ 98 ] Critics praised Kaufman, and he won numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay. [ 89 ] [ 99 ] In Slate, David Edelstein claimed Kaufman had "move[d] the boundary posts of romantic comedy," [ 97 ] and Moira MacDonald of The Seattle Times called Kaufman "one of the few creative screenwriters working today." [ 96 ] John Powers of the LA Weekly said Eternal Sunshine lacked "genuine human passion" behind its "postmodernism tricks", [ 100 ] and Andrew Sarris of The Observer criticized the "nonexistent character development". [ 101 ] Gondry received praise, with Hornaday writing "the results [of Gondry using primarily in-camera effects], in their intricate detail and execution" as "nothing short of brilliant". [ 94 ] The Seattle Times in their review stated "Gondry ... makes it all a melancholy fun house, with camera work and visual tricks that rival the screenplay in invention". [ 96 ] Cinematographer Ellen Kuras received praise for her work on the film; in an overall negative review, Stephanie Zacharek of Salon praised Kuras for giving "the movie a look of dreamy urgency that's perfect for the story". [ 102 ] Eternal Sunshine has continued to receive acclaim in the decades after its release. In 2017, The New York Times named it one of the greatest films of the 21st Century so far: "Charlie Kaufman's writing has the perfect equipoise of cynicism and sensitivity, and finds a perfect correlative in the director Michel Gondry's whimsical ingenuity. The only thing better than seeing it again would be wiping it from your memory and rediscovering it for the first time." [ 4 ] Ross Douthat included it on his list, calling it "The most complete and accessible and moving Charlie Kaufman movie". [ 106 ] The A. V. Club placed it first on its list of the best films of the 2000s, writing: "Though Kaufman is hardly a purely cerebral writer, his philosophical inquiries find an added emotional weight under Gondry's direction. Portraying the fading and flaring of love in gargantuan bookstores and on railway lines, Gondry captures a moment that's quintessentially of the 21st century, and yet timeless ... It's the rare film that shows us who we are now and who we're likely, for better or worse, forever to be." [ 5 ] The film has had a lasting influence on musicians across genres and countries. American singer-songwriter Halsey sampled dialogue from the film in her song "Ashley", the opening track of her 2020 album Manic , [ 107 ] and titled the following track, " Clementine ", after Kate Winslet's character, drawing lyrical inspiration from her as well. [ 108 ] Similarly, American post-hardcore band Circa Survive referenced the film both directly and indirectly in their lyrics on their 2005 debut album Juturna , [ 109 ] which primarily explores lead singer Anthony Green 's struggles with addiction. [ 110 ] The band Stars based the music video for their song Your Ex-Lover Is Dead on the frozen lake scene from the film. The film's score, composed by Jon Brion , has also inspired many artists. Rapper Kanye West heard the score and chose to have Brion work on producing hit single Gold Digger . [ 17 ] American rapper and producer Jay Electronica sampled five tracks from Brion's score for his 2007 debut mixtape Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge) , [ 111 ] while American rapper and record producer Mac Miller incorporated one of the tracks into his 2013 song "The Quest." [ 112 ] American singer-songwriter JhenĂ© Aiko cited the film as an inspiration for two songs, "Eternal Sunshine" and " Spotless Mind ", featured on her 2014 debut album Souled Out . [ 113 ] Emo rap artist Robert Lund (also known mononymously as Lund) included two portions of dialogue from the film in his 2017 single By My Side . [ 114 ] In South Korea, singer-songwriter Taeyeon drew from the film's themes for the music video of her 2020 EP title track, " What Do I Call You ", [ 115 ] and rapper B.I credited the movie as the inspiration behind his 2022 song "Tangerine," from Love or Loved Part.1 . [ 116 ] In 2024, American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande named her seventh studio album, Eternal Sunshine , after the film. Her music videos for the singles " Yes, And? " and " We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) ", along with the rest of the album and the short film Brighter Days Ahead (2025), include numerous references to the movie. [ 117 ] [ 118 ] [ 119 ] Kan Gao , founder of Freebird Games , said his video game To the Moon , which is about two doctors traversing the memory of an old man to fulfill his last wish, was inspired by the film. [ 120 ] " Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind " Lucid dream List of films considered the best ^ Kipp, Jeremiah (January 23, 2004). "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" . Slant Magazine . Archived from the original on July 4, 2018 . Retrieved September 25, 2004 . ^ "AFI AWARDS 2004" . American Film Institute . Archived from the original on June 19, 2020 . Retrieved May 10, 2022 . ^ "The 21st Century's 100 greatest films" . BBC . 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For the JhenĂ© Aiko song, see [Spotless Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotless_Mind "Spotless Mind"). | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | | |---|---| | [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a4/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind.png)Theatrical release poster | | | Directed by | [Michel Gondry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Gondry "Michel Gondry") | | Screenplay by | [Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") | | Story by | Charlie Kaufman Michel Gondry [Pierre Bismuth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bismuth "Pierre Bismuth") | | Produced by | [Steve Golin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Golin "Steve Golin") [Anthony Bregman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Bregman "Anthony Bregman") | | Starring | [Jim Carrey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey "Jim Carrey") [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet") [Kirsten Dunst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst "Kirsten Dunst") [Mark Ruffalo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Ruffalo "Mark Ruffalo") [Elijah Wood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Wood "Elijah Wood") [Tom Wilkinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wilkinson "Tom Wilkinson") | | Cinematography | [Ellen Kuras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Kuras "Ellen Kuras") | | Edited by | [ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vald%C3%ADs_%C3%93skarsd%C3%B3ttir "ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir") | | Music by | [Jon Brion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Brion "Jon Brion") | | Production companies | [Anonymous Content](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_Content "Anonymous Content") [This is that](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_That_Productions "This Is That Productions") | | Distributed by | [Focus Features](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_Features "Focus Features") | | Release date | March 19, 2004 (2004-03-19) (United States) | | Running time | 108 minutes | | Country | United States | | Language | English | | Budget | \$20 million | | Box office | \$73.3 million | ***Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*** is a 2004 American [science fiction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction "Science fiction") [romantic drama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_drama "Romantic drama") film directed by [Michel Gondry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Gondry "Michel Gondry") and written by [Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") from a story by Gondry, Kaufman, and [Pierre Bismuth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bismuth "Pierre Bismuth"). It stars [Jim Carrey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey "Jim Carrey") and [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet") as a couple who undergo [memory erasure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_erasure "Memory erasure") after they break up. [Kirsten Dunst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst "Kirsten Dunst"), [Mark Ruffalo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Ruffalo "Mark Ruffalo"), [Elijah Wood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Wood "Elijah Wood") and [Tom Wilkinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wilkinson "Tom Wilkinson") appear in supporting roles. The title of the film is a quotation from the 1717 poem *[Eloisa to Abelard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloisa_to_Abelard "Eloisa to Abelard")* by [Alexander Pope](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Pope "Alexander Pope"). It uses elements of [psychological drama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_drama "Psychological drama") and [science fiction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction "Science fiction") and a [nonlinear narrative](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonlinear_narrative "Nonlinear narrative") to explore the nature of memory and love.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-1) *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* was released in theaters in the United States by [Focus Features](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_Features "Focus Features") on March 19, 2004, to widespread acclaim from critics, who praised the script and direction. The film was a box office success, grossing \$73.3 million on a \$20 million budget, and was named by the [American Film Institute](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Film_Institute "American Film Institute") one of the Top 10 Films of 2004.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-2) At the [77th Academy Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Academy_Awards "77th Academy Awards"), Bismuth, Gondry and Kaufman won [Best Original Screenplay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Screenplay "Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay"), and Winslet received a nomination for [Best Actress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress "Academy Award for Best Actress"). The film has been named by several publications as one of the greatest of the 21st century and gained a [cult following](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_following "Cult following").[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-3)[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dargis-4)[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-:A._V._Club-5)[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-6) It inspired music projects such as [Jay Electronica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Electronica "Jay Electronica")'s 2007 piece "Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)", [JhenĂ© Aiko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jhen%C3%A9_Aiko "JhenĂ© Aiko")'s 2014 track "Spotless Mind" and [Ariana Grande](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande "Ariana Grande")'s 2024 album *[Eternal Sunshine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_\(album\) "Eternal Sunshine (album)")*. ## Plot \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=1 "Edit section: Plot")\] Joel Barish awakens on Valentine’s Day and impulsively decides to skip work, traveling instead to Montauk. There, he meets Clementine Kruczynski, and the two form an immediate but tentative connection marked by a sense of familiarity.[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-7) After spending the day together, they return to New York and continue their interaction, behaving like strangers despite an apparent emotional pull toward one another. It is later revealed that this encounter occurs after both have undergone a procedure to erase their memories of one another.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-8) Prior to these events, Joel and Clementine had been in a turbulent relationship characterized by contrasting personalities and frequent conflict. Following a breakup, Clementine visits Lacuna, a company that specializes in removing specific memories, and elects to have all memories of Joel erased.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-9) When Joel discovers that she no longer recognizes him, he is devastated and chooses to undergo the same procedure. Before it begins, he records a tape recounting his memories of their relationship, describing both positive experiences and sources of resentment.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-10) The procedure is carried out overnight while Joel sleeps in his apartment, as Lacuna technicians map and systematically erase his memories of Clementine. As this occurs, Joel experiences the memories as vivid, shifting sequences unfolding within his mind, moving in reverse chronological order from their breakup to earlier stages of their relationship.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-11) Initially reliving painful arguments and moments of alienation, he begins to encounter happier memories, including their early intimacy and shared experiences, and gradually regrets his decision. Attempting to resist the process, Joel tries to hide Clementine within unrelated memories from his childhood and other periods of his life in an effort to prevent her deletion.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-12) Despite these efforts, the technicians are able to continue the procedure. Meanwhile, events unfold among the Lacuna employees overseeing the process. Patrick, one of the technicians, uses Joel’s erased memories and personal belongings to pursue a relationship with Clementine, attempting to replicate Joel’s past behavior. Another employee, Mary, develops feelings for the company’s founder, Howard Mierzwiak, but later learns that they had previously had an affair and that her memories of it had been erased. Disturbed by this discovery, she takes Lacuna’s confidential records and mails them to all of its clients, exposing the company’s activities.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-13) Within Joel’s mind, the final remaining memory of Clementine is their first meeting on a beach in Montauk. As the memory deteriorates, she tells him to meet her there before disappearing completely. After the procedure is completed, Joel awakens with no memory of Clementine but again feels compelled to travel to Montauk, where he encounters her once more. The two are drawn to each other and begin to form a new relationship. Shortly afterward, they receive the records sent by Mary, including recordings of their earlier statements expressing dissatisfaction and resentment toward one another. Though unsettled by what they hear, Joel and Clementine ultimately decide to continue seeing each other, acknowledging the likelihood that their relationship may again end in failure.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-14) ## Cast \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=2 "Edit section: Cast")\] [![A 2008 image of actor Jim Carrey](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Jim_Carrey_2008.jpg/250px-Jim_Carrey_2008.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jim_Carrey_2008.jpg) [![A 2007 image of actress Kate Winslet](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Sergeant_interviews_Kate_Winslet_on_the_red_carpet_at_the_Kodak_Theatre_in_2007_%28cropped%29.jpg/250px-Sergeant_interviews_Kate_Winslet_on_the_red_carpet_at_the_Kodak_Theatre_in_2007_%28cropped%29.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sergeant_interviews_Kate_Winslet_on_the_red_carpet_at_the_Kodak_Theatre_in_2007_\(cropped\).jpg) [Jim Carrey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey "Jim Carrey") (top) in 2008, and [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet") in 2007 - [Jim Carrey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey "Jim Carrey") as Joel Barish: A bookish introvert who enters a two-year relationship with Clementine Kruczynski. After their relationship ends, Clementine erases Joel from her memory, and he erases her from his mind in response. [Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") depicted Joel with some of his own personality traits.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) Producers cast Carrey against type for his role as Joel,[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) selecting him for his everyday appearance, as well as his comedic ability. According to Gondry, this was because "It's hard to be funny. It's far easier to take someone really funny and bring them down than do the opposite."[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) To induce Carrey, an actor who typically portrayed high-energy roles, to portray a restrained character, Gondry would not allow him to improvise, a restriction he did not place on the other cast members (Carrey objected).[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17) Gondry also put Carrey off balance by giving misleading orders or by rolling the camera at the wrong time. Gondry believed this would make Carrey forget what he should do to be Joel, allowing him to go in character.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) In the 2017 [Netflix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix "Netflix") documentary *[Jim & Andy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_%26_Andy "Jim & Andy")*, Carrey mentions a conversation with Gondry one year before shooting began for *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*, shortly after Carrey had a breakup with an unspecified woman.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-18) Gondry saw that Carrey's emotional state at the time was "so beautiful, so broken" that he asked him to stay that way for one year to fit the character. In the documentary, Carrey commented, "That's how fucked up this business is."[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-19)[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-20) [Nicolas Cage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Cage "Nicolas Cage") was Gondry's original choice to play Joel,[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17) but Cage was unavailable as he was in high demand from independent directors after his performance in *[Leaving Las Vegas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaving_Las_Vegas "Leaving Las Vegas")*.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) - [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet") as Clementine Kruczynski: A spontaneous extrovert who, after breaking up with him after a two-year relationship, erases Joel Barish from her mind. Producers cast Winslet against type for her part as Clementine,[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) as Winslet had previously featured heavily in period pieces.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thoughtco-winslet-21) She received the role after she was the only actress to offer criticism on the script instead of pandering to the writers.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) After another actress won an [Oscar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress "Academy Award for Best Actress"), the studio attempted to make Gondry use her instead of Winslet for the role of Clementine, but Gondry threatened to walk from the project if that occurred.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) During filming, Gondry took Winslet to a separate room to coach her,[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) and she wore wigs instead of dyeing her hair.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thoughtco-winslet-21) Some commentators note how Clementine's character criticizes the [Manic Pixie Dream Girl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_Pixie_Dream_Girl "Manic Pixie Dream Girl") stock character several years before film critic Nathan Rabin coined the phrase.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-vanityfair15-resonates-22) Most commentators discuss one particular example to demonstrate this criticism, wherein Clementine warns Joel she is flawed: "Too many guys think I'm a concept, or I complete them, or I'm gonna make them alive. But I'm just a fucked-up girl who's looking for my own peace of mind. Don't assign me yours."[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-23)[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-24) With her impulsiveness, emotional intensity (extreme mood changes), alcohol consumption, turbulent relationships, reckless behavior, and hasty idealization or devaluation of Joel, Clementine seems to exhibit traits of [borderline personality disorder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderline_personality_disorder "Borderline personality disorder"), although it is not clear whether Kaufman wrote her character with this specific diagnosis in mind.[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-25) Gondry had earlier thought of casting [Björk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B6rk "Björk") for the role of Clementine. She feared she would be emotionally affected and rejected the invitation after reading the script.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-26) [Winona Ryder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winona_Ryder "Winona Ryder") also met with Gondry for the role.[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-27) - [Kirsten Dunst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst "Kirsten Dunst") as Mary Svevo: The receptionist for Lacuna who, while dating Stan Fink, has a crush on Howard Mierzwiak. While erasing Joel's memory, Howard's wife catches her kissing Howard. Howard's wife reveals Mary previously had a relationship with Howard, which Howard erased from her mind. She reacts to this information by quitting her job and mailing Lacuna's company records to its customers. In the script, Mary and Howard's relationship resulted in an unplanned pregnancy, leading to Howard pressuring Mary into an abortion, which Howard also erased from her memory.[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-28) - [Mark Ruffalo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Ruffalo "Mark Ruffalo") as Stan Fink: A technician for Lacuna who is in a relationship with Mary Svevo until the reveal of her previous relationship with Howard Mierzwiak. Ruffalo received the role of Stan after providing an "unexpected take on the role" to Gondry when he suggested Stan be a fan of [the Clash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clash "The Clash") and resemble [Joe Strummer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Strummer "Joe Strummer").[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) - [Tom Wilkinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wilkinson "Tom Wilkinson") as Dr. Howard Mierzwiak: Howard runs Lacuna. Before the film's events, he had an affair with Mary, which ended with the relationship's erasure from her mind. Wilkinson reportedly did not enjoy the shooting of the film and clashed with Gondry.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16)[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-ruffalo-29) - [Elijah Wood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Wood "Elijah Wood") as Patrick Wertz: Patrick is a technician for Lacuna who enters a relationship with Clementine by imitating Joel. They break up when Joel and Clementine begin dating for the second time. [Seth Rogen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Rogen "Seth Rogen") auditioned for the role.[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-30) - [Jane Adams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Adams_\(actress,_born_1965\) "Jane Adams (actress, born 1965)") as Carrie Eakin: Joel's female friend. She is in a troubled relationship with Rob Eakin. - [David Cross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cross "David Cross") as Rob Eakin: Joel's friend. In a troubled relationship with Carrie Eakin. - [Thomas Jay Ryan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Jay_Ryan "Thomas Jay Ryan") as Frank: Joel Barish's neighbor - [Deirdre O'Connell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deirdre_O%27Connell_\(actress\) "Deirdre O'Connell (actress)") as Hollis Mierzwiak: Howard's wife - Debbon Ayer as Mrs. Barish: Joel's mother - [Ellen Pompeo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Pompeo "Ellen Pompeo") as Naomi, Joel's girlfriend (deleted scene) ## Production \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=3 "Edit section: Production")\] ### Development \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=4 "Edit section: Development")\] The concept of *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* came from conversations between director [Michel Gondry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Gondry "Michel Gondry") and co-writer [Pierre Bismuth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bismuth "Pierre Bismuth") in 1998.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) The pair had met and become friends in the early 1980s during Gondry's drumming career in the French pop group [Oui Oui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oui_Oui "Oui Oui").[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-guardian-lack-32) Bismuth had conceived of the idea of erasing certain people from people's minds in response to a friend complaining about her boyfriend; when he asked her if she would erase that boyfriend from her memory, she said yes.[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-guardian-lack-32)[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Cinephilia-33) Bismuth originally planned to conduct an art experiment involving sending cards to people saying someone they knew had erased the card's recipient from their memory.[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) When he mentioned this to Gondry, they developed it into a story based on the situations that would arise if it were scientifically possible.[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-guardian-lack-32)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) Bismuth never carried out his experiment.[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) Gondry approached writer [Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") with this concept,[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Cinephilia-33)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) and they developed it into a short pitch.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35) While the writers did not believe the concept was marketable, a small bidding war began over the idea.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31)[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-vulture-36) [Steve Golin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Golin "Steve Golin") of [Propaganda Films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propaganda_Films "Propaganda Films") purchased it on June 12, 1998, for a low seven-figure sum.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15)[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-37) Kaufman, who was responsible for writing the screenplay, did not begin immediately, instead opting to suspend writing while he was working on *[Adaptation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptation_\(film\) "Adaptation (film)")*, *[Confessions of a Dangerous Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_of_a_Dangerous_Mind_\(film\) "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (film)")*, and *[Human Nature](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Nature_\(2001_film\) "Human Nature (2001 film)")*, the last of which Gondry directed as his [directorial debut](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directorial_debut "Directorial debut").[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) During this time, filmmaker [Christopher Nolan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan "Christopher Nolan") released *[Memento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_\(film\) "Memento (film)")* (2000), which similarly deals with memory. Due to the similarities, Kaufman became worried and tried to pull out of the project, but Golin made him complete it.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) During writing, the pitch's ownership changed several times resulting in Kaufman not having to deal with the studios until the end of the scriptwriting process.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) The final script made the studios nervous.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) > How happy is the blameless [vestal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestal_virgin "Vestal virgin")'s lot\! > The world forgetting, by the world forgot: > **Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind**\! > Each prayer accepted, and each wish resigned; [Alexander Pope](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Pope "Alexander Pope"), *[Eloisa to Abelard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloisa_to_Abelard "Eloisa to Abelard")*, lines 207–210 Kaufman did not want to make the film a thriller and wanted to downplay the science fiction aspects of memory erasure, focusing on the relationship.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-vulture-36) He had an "enormous struggle" while writing the script, particularly encountering two problems: showing "the memories, Joel's reactions to the memories, and Joel interacting with Clementine outside of the memories in the memories," and the fact that characters could refer in later scenes to already erased memories.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) Kaufman resolved the first problem by making Joel lucid and able to comment on his memories and solved the second by making the memories degrade instead of immediately erasing, with complete erasure occurring at awakening.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) Kaufman's original name for the screenplay was 18 words long, as he had wanted a title that "you couldn't possibly fit on a marquee."[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-38) He eventually decided on *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*, a title originating from the 1717 poem *[Eloisa to Abelard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloisa_to_Abelard "Eloisa to Abelard")* by [Alexander Pope](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Pope "Alexander Pope").[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-39) [Alain Resnais](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alain_Resnais "Alain Resnais")'s *[Je t'aime, je t'aime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Je_t%27aime,_je_t%27aime "Je t'aime, je t'aime")* (1968) has been cited as an influence on the film.[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-40)[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-41) ### Filming and post-production \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: Filming and post-production")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Montauk_LIRR_train_station.jpg/250px-Montauk_LIRR_train_station.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Montauk_LIRR_train_station.jpg) [Montauk station](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk_station "Montauk station"), where Joel and Clementine meet each other again after the erasing of their memories The shooting of *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* began in mid-January 2003 after six weeks of preparation,[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-42)[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-43)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) lasting for three months on a budget of \$20 million mostly in and around [New York City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City "New York City").[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) The film was shot on Fuji Reala 500D.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) The production crew recreated some key scenes, such as Joel's [Rockville Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockville_Centre "Rockville Centre") apartment and the 1950s-style kitchen, in a [New Jersey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey "New Jersey") former U.S. Navy base.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) The shoot was difficult, sometimes shooting for 17 hours per day in harsh environments.[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-45) The shoot was challenging for cinematographer [Ellen Kuras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Kuras "Ellen Kuras"), due to the difficulty of filming Gondry's vision, which aimed to "blend location-shoot authenticity with unpredictable flashes of whimsy". Gondry wanted [available light](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Available_light "Available light") used exclusively for the shoot. Kuras disagreed and worked around this idea by lighting the room instead of the actors and by hiding light bulbs around the set to increase light levels.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) Another issue the cinematographers encountered was that due to the frequent improvisation, the lack of marks and the few rehearsals completed, the cinematographers often did not know where the actors would be. Two [handheld cameras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand-held_camera "Hand-held camera") filmed near 360-degree footage at all times, shooting 36,000 feet of film a day to deal with this.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-ruffalo-29)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) Gondry called back to the work of [French New Wave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_New_Wave "French New Wave") director [Jean-Luc Godard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Luc_Godard "Jean-Luc Godard") by filming using wheelchairs as well as using sled and chariot dollies instead of [traditional dollies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_dolly "Camera dolly"). When using wheelchairs, the shot was not consistently smooth; however, as Kuras liked the aesthetic of the low-angle, wobbly movement, the final film contains the footage.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Beach_in_East_Hampton.jpg/250px-Beach_in_East_Hampton.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beach_in_East_Hampton.jpg) A beach in [East Hampton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Hampton_\(town\) "East Hampton (town)"), near where the film's beach scenes were filmed The film used minimal [CGI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-generated_imagery "Computer-generated imagery"), with many effects accomplished [in-camera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-camera_effect "In-camera effect") through [forced perspectives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forced_perspective "Forced perspective"), hidden space, spotlighting, unsynchronized sound, split focus and [continuity editing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuity_editing "Continuity editing").[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) A notable example is the ocean washing away the house in [Montauk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk,_New_York "Montauk, New York"); the production team accomplished this by building the corner of a house on the beach and allowing the tide to rise.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17) Executing this effect was difficult, as the special team hired to place the set in the water refused due to perceived dangers. In response, Gondry fired the team and had the production team, including the actors and producers, place the set in the water. In retaliation for Gondry's actions, the chief of the union reprimanded Gondry in front of the crew.[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-46) Kaufman rewrote some of the script during production; thus, several differences exist between the production script and the final film.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35) A fundamental difference is that in the production script, with the erasure of each memory, Clementine's behavior is increasingly robotic.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) In the final film, Winslet plays Clementine straight, and degradation of settings and the intrusion of settings upon each other establish memory degradation visually. Another script component that did not make it into the final film was the appearance of Naomi, Joel's girlfriend, played by [Ellen Pompeo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Pompeo "Ellen Pompeo"). Against Kaufman's insistence on Naomi's inclusion, the production team cut her already filmed scenes.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) [Tracy Morgan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Morgan "Tracy Morgan") was also cut from the film.[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-vanityfair15-carrey-gondry-47) In one version of the script, Kaufman began the story 50 years in the future. An old woman who turns out to be Mary tries to drop off a bulky manuscript at a publishing house, but the publisher declines her offer. We later learn that the manuscript contains all of the memories that Lacuna had erased from its patients. This version of the film ends with an elderly Clementine once again erasing Joel.[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-48) [ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vald%C3%ADs_%C3%93skarsd%C3%B3ttir "ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir") edited the film, and she reportedly clashed with Gondry during editing.[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-49) Kaufman was also very involved in the editing of the film, which was a longer process as there was little time constraint.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15)[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35) There were a few [test screenings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_screening "Test screening") of the film, which elicited positive reactions.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35) ## Music \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=6 "Edit section: Music")\] Main article: [Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (soundtrack)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind_\(soundtrack\) "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (soundtrack)") The [soundtrack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundtrack "Soundtrack") for *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* was composed by [Jon Brion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Brion "Jon Brion"), also featuring songs from artists including [the Polyphonic Spree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Polyphonic_Spree "The Polyphonic Spree"), [the Willowz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Willowz "The Willowz") and Don Nelson. [Hollywood Records](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Records "Hollywood Records") released the soundtrack in March 2004.[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-businesswire-50) A [cover version](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_version "Cover version") of [the Korgis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Korgis "The Korgis")' "[Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Got_to_Learn_Sometime "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime")" with instrumentation by Brion and vocals by [Beck](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beck "Beck") operates as the soundtrack's centerpiece, setting the film's tone in the opening credits, and closing the film.[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-businesswire-50)[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-51) *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*'s soundtrack received generally positive reviews. [AllMusic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AllMusic "AllMusic") described Brion's score as "intimate" and "evocative of love and memories".[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-allmusic-52) Other positive reviews noted the [ambient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambient_music "Ambient music") nature of the music and lauded Beck's cover of "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime".[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-pitchfork-53) The soundtrack's detractors criticized the album's lack of identity and its depressive atmosphere.[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-filmtracks-54) Even among the detractors, the score's ability to mesh with the plot was lauded, an appraisal common to many reviews.[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-allmusic-52)[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-pitchfork-53)[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-filmtracks-54)[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-55) ## Analysis \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=7 "Edit section: Analysis")\] | | | |---|---| | [![\[icon\]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg/20px-Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg) | This section **needs expansion**. You can help by [adding missing information](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=). *(July 2025)* | Author Carol Vernallis, writing in *[Screen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_\(journal\) "Screen (journal)"),* argued that Gondry's experience in directing [music videos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_video "Music video") contributed to the film's [mise-en-scĂšne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mise-en-sc%C3%A8ne "Mise-en-scĂšne") and sound design. Vernallis describes some threads of the visual, aural, and musical motifs throughout the film, and how some motifs can work in [counterpoint](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterpoint "Counterpoint").[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-56) Philosopher Christopher Grau, in *[The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Journal_of_Aesthetics_and_Art_Criticism "The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism")*, discussed how he perceived the film to have its own defined philosophy, beyond addressing ideas of a philosophical nature.[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-57) *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* has been aligned with a greater inspection, distinctly related to the 21st century, of memory, longing and nostalgia in science fiction films like *[Code 46](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_46 "Code 46")* and *[2046](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2046_\(film\) "2046 (film)")*. The film showcases memory as fragmented and unreliable, evident by its non-linear structure.[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-58) ## Release \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=8 "Edit section: Release")\] ### Marketing \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=9 "Edit section: Marketing")\] For promotion, a website for the fictional company Lacuna was made in 2003, which included a spoof advertisement.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-59) An official trailer for the film was released in 2004. The trailer was edited in a more comedic style than the movie itself, which may have misled viewers about the tone of the film.[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-60)[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-61) ### Box office \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=10 "Edit section: Box office")\] | | | |---|---| | [![\[icon\]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1c/Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg/20px-Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg) | This section **needs expansion**. You can help by [adding missing information](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=). *(July 2025)* | Produced on a budget of \$20 million, *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* opened on March 19, 2004, in the United States, earning \$8.2 million in its opening weekend from 1,353 theaters. The film placed seventh in the weekend's box office, and remained in theaters for 19 weeks, earning \$34.4 million in the United States and Canada, and \$38.9 million in international markets, for a total of \$73.3 million worldwide.[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-BOM-62) Although screenwriter [Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") was told the film had not generated a profit,[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-63) it remains his most commercially successful work, grossing more than twice as much as *[Adaptation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptation_\(film\) "Adaptation (film)")* (2002) and over three times as much as *[Being John Malkovich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_John_Malkovich "Being John Malkovich")* (1999).[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-64) ### Home media \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=11 "Edit section: Home media")\] | Format | Location | Release date | |---|---|---| | [VHS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHS "VHS") | U.S. | September 28, 2004[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-NUM-65) | | [DVD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD "DVD") | U.S. | September 28, 2004[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-NUM-65) | | [HD DVD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD "HD DVD") | U.S. | April 24, 2007[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-66) | | [Blu-ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray "Blu-ray") | U.S. | January 25, 2011[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-67) | *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* was released on [VHS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHS "VHS") and [DVD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD "DVD") by [Universal Studios Home Video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Studios_Home_Video "Universal Studios Home Video") on September 28, 2004,[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-68)[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-69) selling a combined total of over 600,000 units on the first day.[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-70) Among the add-ons included were deleted scenes.[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-71)[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-72) It debuted at number 11 on the VHS rental chart,[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-73) as well as number three on the DVD sales chart.[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-74) A two-disc Collector's Edition was later released on January 4, 2005.[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-75)[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-76) It was later released on [HD DVD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD "HD DVD") on April 24, 2007,[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-77) and on [Blu-ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray "Blu-ray") on January 25, 2011.[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-78)[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-79) On July 26, 2022, [Kino Lorber Studio Classics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kino_Lorber_Studio_Classics "Kino Lorber Studio Classics") released *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* on [4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4K_Ultra_HD_Blu-ray "4K Ultra HD Blu-ray")[\[80\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-80) This release included a new color grading supervised by cinematographer [Ellen Kuras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Kuras "Ellen Kuras").[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-81) ## Reception \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=12 "Edit section: Reception")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Kate_Winslet_2006_Toronto.jpg/250px-Kate_Winslet_2006_Toronto.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kate_Winslet_2006_Toronto.jpg) [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet")'s performance garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning her a nomination for the [Academy Award for Best Actress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress "Academy Award for Best Actress"). On [Rotten Tomatoes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotten_Tomatoes "Rotten Tomatoes"), *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* has an approval rating of 92% based on 255 reviews, with an average score of 8.5/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Propelled by Charlie Kaufman's smart, imaginative script and Michel Gondry's equally daring directorial touch, *Eternal Sunshine* is a twisty yet heartfelt look at relationships and heartache."[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-82) On [Metacritic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacritic "Metacritic"), the film has a score of 89 out of 100, based on 41 reviews.[\[83\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-83) Audiences polled by [CinemaScore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CinemaScore "CinemaScore") gave the film an average grade of "B−" on an A+ to F scale.[\[84\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-CinemaScore-84) [Roger Ebert](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Ebert "Roger Ebert") wrote: "Despite jumping through the deliberately disorienting hoops of its story, *Eternal Sunshine* has an emotional center, and that's what makes it work. Although Joel and Clementine ping-pong through various stages of romance and reality, what remains constant is the human need for love and companionship, and the human compulsion to keep seeking it, despite all odds."[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Ebert-85) In 2010, he added it to his "[Great Movies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Movies "Great Movies")" canon, writing "The wisdom in *Eternal Sunshine* is how it illuminates the way memory interacts with love. We more readily recall pleasure than pain. From the hospital I remember laughing nurses and not sleepless nights. A drunk remembers the good times better than the hangovers. A failed political candidate remembers the applause. An unsuccessful romantic lover remembers the times when it worked."[\[86\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-86) [A. O. Scott](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._O._Scott "A. O. Scott") praised it as "cerebral, formally and conceptually complicated, dense with literary allusions and as unabashedly romantic as any movie you'll ever see".[\[87\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-87) *[Time Out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Out_\(magazine\) "Time Out (magazine)")* concluded: "the formidable Gondry/Kaufman/Carrey/Winslet axis works marvel after marvel in expressing the bewildering beauty and existential horror of being trapped inside one's own addled mind, and in allegorising the self-preserving amnesia of a broken but hopeful heart".[\[88\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-88) Winslet and Carrey received widespread praise for their performances. Winslet received multiple award nominations, including an [Academy Award nomination for Best Actress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress "Academy Award for Best Actress"),[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-oscars-89) a [BAFTA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA "BAFTA") nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-BAFTA-90) and a [Golden Globe Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award "Golden Globe Award") nomination.[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-HFPA-91) [*Premiere*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premiere_\(magazine\) "Premiere (magazine)") placed her performance 81st in their 2008 list of the 100 Greatest Performances of All Time.[\[92\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-92) [Claudia Puig](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Puig "Claudia Puig") wrote: "Winslet is wonderful as a free spirit whose hair color changes along with her moods. She hasn't had such a meaty role in a while, and she plays it just right".[\[93\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-93) [Ann Hornaday](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Hornaday "Ann Hornaday"), in *[The Washington Post](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Washington_Post "The Washington Post")*, said "Even when forced to wear costumes and wigs that make her look like Pippi Longstocking after an acid-fueled trip to the thrift market, Winslet maintains a reassuring equilibrium. It takes an actor of her steadiness to play someone this unhinged."[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Hornaday-94) Carrey also received multiple award nominations, including a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-BAFTA-90) and a Golden Globe nomination.[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-HFPA-91) Many reviewers noted his [casting against type](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typecasting "Typecasting"). Jason Killingsworth wrote: "Carrey nails the part, winning audience sympathy from the opening moments of the film".[\[95\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-95) Moira MacDonald in *[The Seattle Times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seattle_Times "The Seattle Times")* stated "\[Jim Carrey is\] not bad at all — in fact, it's the most honest, vulnerable work he's ever done",[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Macdonald-96) while David Edelstein of [*Slate*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slate_\(magazine\) "Slate (magazine)") said "It's rarely a compliment when I refer to an actor as "straitjacketed", but the straitjacketing of Jim Carrey is fiercely poignant. You see all that manic comic energy imprisoned in this ordinary man, with the anarchism peeking out and trying to find a way to express itself."[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Edelstein-97) The supporting cast also received acclaim, with several reviewers, including Hornaday and Rick Groen of *[The Globe and Mail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Globe_and_Mail "The Globe and Mail")* singling out Ruffalo's performance for praise.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Hornaday-94)[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-98) Critics praised Kaufman, and he won numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay.[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-oscars-89)[\[99\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-bafta-99) In *Slate,* David Edelstein claimed Kaufman had "move\[d\] the boundary posts of romantic comedy,"[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Edelstein-97) and Moira MacDonald of *The Seattle Times* called Kaufman "one of the few creative screenwriters working today."[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Macdonald-96) [John Powers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Powers_\(film_critic\) "John Powers (film critic)") of the *[LA Weekly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LA_Weekly "LA Weekly")* said *Eternal Sunshine* lacked "genuine human passion" behind its "postmodernism tricks",[\[100\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-100) and [Andrew Sarris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Sarris "Andrew Sarris") of *The Observer* criticized the "nonexistent character development".[\[101\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-101) Gondry received praise, with Hornaday writing "the results \[of Gondry using primarily in-camera effects\], in their intricate detail and execution" as "nothing short of brilliant".[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Hornaday-94) *The Seattle Times* in their review stated "Gondry ... makes it all a melancholy fun house, with camera work and visual tricks that rival the screenplay in invention".[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Macdonald-96) Cinematographer [Ellen Kuras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Kuras "Ellen Kuras") received praise for her work on the film; in an overall negative review, Stephanie Zacharek of [*Salon*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salon_\(website\) "Salon (website)") praised Kuras for giving "the movie a look of dreamy urgency that's perfect for the story".[\[102\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-102) ## Accolades \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=13 "Edit section: Accolades")\] Main article: [List of accolades received by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accolades_received_by_Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind "List of accolades received by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind") | Award | Award category | Recipients | Result | Ref. | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Academy Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Academy_Awards "77th Academy Awards") | [Best Actress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress "Academy Award for Best Actress") | [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet") | Nominated | [\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-oscars-89) | | [Best Original Screenplay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_Original_Screenplay "Best Original Screenplay") | [Pierre Bismuth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bismuth "Pierre Bismuth"), [Michel Gondry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Gondry "Michel Gondry") and [Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") | Won | | | | [British Academy Film Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/58th_British_Academy_Film_Awards "58th British Academy Film Awards") | [Best Film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Film "BAFTA Award for Best Film") | [Steve Golin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Golin "Steve Golin") and Anthony Bregman | Nominated | [\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-BAFTA-90)[\[99\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-bafta-99) | | [Best Director](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Direction "BAFTA Award for Best Direction") | Michel Gondry | Nominated | | | | [Best Original Screenplay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Original_Screenplay "BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay") | Charlie Kaufman | Won | | | | [Best Actor in a Leading Role](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Leading_Role "BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role") | [Jim Carrey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey "Jim Carrey") | Nominated | | | | [Best Actress in a Leading Role](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Leading_Role "BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role") | Kate Winslet | Nominated | | | | [Best Editing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Editing "BAFTA Award for Best Editing") | [ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vald%C3%ADs_%C3%93skarsd%C3%B3ttir "ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir") | Won | | | | [Golden Globe Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/62nd_Golden_Globe_Awards "62nd Golden Globe Awards") | [Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Motion_Picture_%E2%80%93_Musical_or_Comedy "Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy") | Steve Golin and Anthony Bregman | Nominated | [\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-HFPA-91) | | [Best Screenplay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Screenplay "Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay") | Charlie Kaufman | Nominated | | | | [Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actor_%E2%80%93_Motion_Picture_Musical_or_Comedy "Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy") | Jim Carrey | Nominated | | | | [Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award_for_Best_Actress_%E2%80%93_Motion_Picture_Comedy_or_Musical "Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical") | Kate Winslet | Nominated | | | | [Hugo Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Award "Hugo Award") | [Best Dramatic Presentation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Award_for_Best_Dramatic_Presentation "Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation") | Pierre Bismuth, Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman | Nominated | [\[103\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-103) | | [National Board of Review](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Board_of_Review_Awards_2004 "National Board of Review Awards 2004") | [Best Original Screenplay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Board_of_Review_Award_for_Best_Original_Screenplay "National Board of Review Award for Best Original Screenplay") | Charlie Kaufman | Won | [\[104\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-104) | | [Writers Guild of America](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writers_Guild_of_America_Awards_2004 "Writers Guild of America Awards 2004") | [Best Original Screenplay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writers_Guild_of_America_Award_for_Best_Original_Screenplay "Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay") | Pierre Bismuth, Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman | Won | [\[105\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-105) | ## Legacy \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=14 "Edit section: Legacy")\] *Eternal Sunshine* has continued to receive acclaim in the decades after its release. In 2017, *[The New York Times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times "The New York Times")* named it one of the greatest films of the 21st Century so far: "Charlie Kaufman's writing has the perfect equipoise of cynicism and sensitivity, and finds a perfect correlative in the director Michel Gondry's whimsical ingenuity. The only thing better than seeing it again would be wiping it from your memory and rediscovering it for the first time."[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dargis-4) [Ross Douthat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Douthat "Ross Douthat") included it on his list, calling it "The most complete and accessible and moving Charlie Kaufman movie".[\[106\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-106) *[The A. V. Club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_A._V._Club "The A. V. Club")* placed it first on its list of the best films of the 2000s, writing: "Though Kaufman is hardly a purely cerebral writer, his philosophical inquiries find an added emotional weight under Gondry's direction. Portraying the fading and flaring of love in gargantuan bookstores and on railway lines, Gondry captures a moment that's quintessentially of the 21st century, and yet timeless ... It's the rare film that shows us who we are now and who we're likely, for better or worse, forever to be."[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-:A._V._Club-5) ### Music \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=15 "Edit section: Music")\] The film has had a lasting influence on musicians across genres and countries. American singer-songwriter [Halsey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halsey_\(singer\) "Halsey (singer)") sampled dialogue from the film in her song "Ashley", the opening track of her 2020 album *[Manic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_\(Halsey_album\) "Manic (Halsey album)")*,[\[107\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-107) and titled the following track, "[Clementine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clementine_\(Halsey_song\) "Clementine (Halsey song)")", after Kate Winslet's character, drawing lyrical inspiration from her as well.[\[108\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-108) Similarly, American post-hardcore band [Circa Survive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circa_Survive "Circa Survive") referenced the film both directly and indirectly in their lyrics on their 2005 debut album *[Juturna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juturna_\(album\) "Juturna (album)")*,[\[109\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-109) which primarily explores lead singer [Anthony Green](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Green_\(musician\) "Anthony Green (musician)")'s struggles with addiction.[\[110\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-110) The band [Stars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stars_\(Canadian_band\) "Stars (Canadian band)") based the music video for their song [Your Ex-Lover Is Dead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Your_Ex-Lover_Is_Dead "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead") on the frozen lake scene from the film. The film's score, composed by [Jon Brion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Brion "Jon Brion"), has also inspired many artists. Rapper [Kanye West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West "Kanye West") heard the score and chose to have Brion work on producing hit single [*Gold Digger*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Digger_\(Kanye_West_song\) "Gold Digger (Kanye West song)").[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17) American rapper and producer [Jay Electronica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Electronica "Jay Electronica") sampled five tracks from Brion's score for his 2007 debut mixtape *[Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_1:_Eternal_Sunshine_\(The_Pledge\) "Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)")*,[\[111\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-111) while American rapper and record producer [Mac Miller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Miller "Mac Miller") incorporated one of the tracks into his 2013 song "The Quest."[\[112\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-112) American singer-songwriter [JhenĂ© Aiko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jhen%C3%A9_Aiko "JhenĂ© Aiko") cited the film as an inspiration for two songs, "Eternal Sunshine" and "[Spotless Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotless_Mind "Spotless Mind")", featured on her 2014 debut album *[Souled Out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souled_Out_\(Jhen%C3%A9_Aiko_album\) "Souled Out (JhenĂ© Aiko album)")*.[\[113\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-113) [Emo rap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo_rap "Emo rap") artist Robert Lund (also known [mononymously](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mononym "Mononym") as Lund) included two portions of dialogue from the film in his 2017 [single](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_\(music\) "Single (music)") *By My Side*.[\[114\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-114) In South Korea, singer-songwriter [Taeyeon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taeyeon "Taeyeon") drew from the film's themes for the music video of her 2020 EP title track, "[What Do I Call You](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Do_I_Call_You_\(song\) "What Do I Call You (song)")",[\[115\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-115) and rapper [B.I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.I_\(rapper\) "B.I (rapper)") credited the movie as the inspiration behind his 2022 song "Tangerine," from *[Love or Loved Part.1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_or_Loved_Part.1 "Love or Loved Part.1")*.[\[116\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-116) In 2024, American singer-songwriter [Ariana Grande](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande "Ariana Grande") named her seventh studio album, *[Eternal Sunshine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_\(album\) "Eternal Sunshine (album)")*, after the film. Her music videos for the singles "[Yes, And?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes,_And%3F "Yes, And?")" and "[We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Can%27t_Be_Friends_\(Wait_for_Your_Love\) "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)")", along with the rest of the album and the short film *[Brighter Days Ahead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighter_Days_Ahead "Brighter Days Ahead")* (2025), include numerous references to the movie.[\[117\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-117)[\[118\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-shortfilmrelease-118)[\[119\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-119) ### Video games \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=16 "Edit section: Video games")\] [Kan Gao](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kan_Gao "Kan Gao"), founder of [Freebird Games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freebird_Games "Freebird Games"), said his video game *[To the Moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_the_Moon_\(video_game\) "To the Moon (video game)")*, which is about two doctors traversing the memory of an old man to fulfill his last wish, was inspired by the film.[\[120\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-120) ### Media recognition \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=17 "Edit section: Media recognition")\] | Year | Presenter | Title | Rank | Ref. | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2005 | *[Writers Guild of America](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writers_Guild_of_America_West "Writers Guild of America West")* | 101 Greatest Screenplays | 24 | [\[121\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-121)[\[122\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-122) | | 2008 | *[Empire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_\(film_magazine\) "Empire (film magazine)")* | [The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_\(film_magazine\)#The_500_Greatest_Movies_of_All_Time "Empire (film magazine)") | 73 | [\[123\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-123) | | 2009 | *[Time Out New York](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Out_New_York "Time Out New York")* | The TONY Top 50 Movies of the Decade | 3 | [\[124\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-124) | | *[Slant Magazine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slant_Magazine "Slant Magazine")* | The 100 Best Films of the Aughts | 86 | [\[125\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-125) | | | *[Paste](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paste_\(magazine\) "Paste (magazine)")* | The 50 Best Movies of the Decade (2000–2009) | 5 | [\[126\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-126) | | | *[The A.V. Club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_A.V._Club "The A.V. Club")* | The Best Films of the '00s | 1 | [\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-:A._V._Club-5) | | | *[Metacritic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacritic "Metacritic")* | Film Critics Pick the Best Movies of the Decade | 2 | [\[127\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-127) | | | 2016 | *[BBC](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC "BBC")* | [The 21st Century's 100 Greatest Films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC%27s_100_Greatest_Films_of_the_21st_Century "BBC's 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century") | 6 | [\[128\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-bbc100-128) | | 2018 | *[Empire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_\(film_magazine\) "Empire (film magazine)")* | [The 100 Greatest Movies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_\(film_magazine\)#The_100_Greatest_Movies "Empire (film magazine)") | 41 | [\[129\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-129) | | *They Shoot Pictures Don't They* | The 21st Century's Most Acclaimed Films | 13 | [\[130\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-130) | | | 2021 | *[Writers Guild of America](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Writers_Guild_of_America "Writers Guild of America")* | 101 Greatest Screenplays of the 21st Century (so far) | 2 | [\[131\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-131)[\[132\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-132) | | 2022 | *[Sight and Sound](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sight_and_Sound "Sight and Sound")* | Directors' 100 Greatest Films of All Time | 99 | [\[133\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-133) | | 2025 | *[The New York Times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times "The New York Times")* | 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century | 7 | [\[134\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-134) | | 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century (Readers' Choice) | 9 | [\[135\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-135) | | | | *[Rolling Stone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_Stone "Rolling Stone")* | 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century | 17 | [\[136\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-136) | | ## See also \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=18 "Edit section: See also")\] - "[Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Moonshine_of_the_Simpson_Mind "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind")" - [Lucid dream](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream "Lucid dream") - [List of films considered the best](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_considered_the_best "List of films considered the best") ## References \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=19 "Edit section: References")\] 1. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_ref-1)** Kipp, Jeremiah (January 23, 2004). 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"Tokyo!")* segment "Interior Design" (2008) | | Documentaries | *[Dave Chappelle's Block Party](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Chappelle%27s_Block_Party "Dave Chappelle's Block Party")* (2005) *[The Thorn in the Heart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thorn_in_the_Heart "The Thorn in the Heart")* (2009) *[Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Is_the_Man_Who_Is_Tall_Happy%3F "Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?")* (2013) | | Music videos | *[The Work of Director Michel Gondry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directors_Label#Volume_3:_The_Work_of_Director_Michel_Gondry "Directors Label")* (2003) *[Michel Gondry 2: More Videos (Before and After DVD 1)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Gondry_2:_More_Videos_\(Before_and_After_DVD_1\) "Michel Gondry 2: More Videos (Before and After DVD 1)")* (2009) | | [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Charlie_Kaufman "Template:Charlie Kaufman") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Charlie_Kaufman "Template talk:Charlie Kaufman") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Charlie_Kaufman "Special:EditPage/Template:Charlie Kaufman")[Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") | | |---|---| | [Awards and nominations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Charlie_Kaufman "List of awards and nominations received by Charlie Kaufman") | | | Films written and directed | *[Synecdoche, New York](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synecdoche,_New_York "Synecdoche, New York")* (2008) *[Anomalisa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anomalisa "Anomalisa")* (2015) *[I'm Thinking of Ending Things](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Thinking_of_Ending_Things "I'm Thinking of Ending Things")* (2020) | | Films written | *[Being John Malkovich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_John_Malkovich "Being John Malkovich")* (1999) *[Human Nature](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Nature_\(2001_film\) "Human Nature (2001 film)")* (2001) *[Adaptation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptation_\(film\) "Adaptation (film)")* (2002) *[Confessions of a Dangerous Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_of_a_Dangerous_Mind_\(film\) "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (film)")* (2002) *[Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind]()* (2004) *[Orion and the Dark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_and_the_Dark "Orion and the Dark")* (2024) | | Novels | *[Antkind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antkind "Antkind")* (2020) | | [Awards for *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accolades_received_by_Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind "List of accolades received by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind") | |---| | [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Online_Film_Critics_Society_Award_for_Best_Picture "Template:Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Picture") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Online_Film_Critics_Society_Award_for_Best_Picture "Template talk:Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Picture") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Online_Film_Critics_Society_Award_for_Best_Picture "Special:EditPage/Template:Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Picture")[Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Picture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_Film_Critics_Society_Award_for_Best_Picture "Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Picture") | | *[L.A. 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History of Violence")* (2005) *[United 93](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_93_\(film\) "United 93 (film)")* (2006) *[No Country for Old Men](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Country_for_Old_Men "No Country for Old Men")* (2007) *[WALL-E](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WALL-E "WALL-E")* (2008) *[The Hurt Locker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hurt_Locker "The Hurt Locker")* (2009) *[The Social Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Network "The Social Network")* (2010) *[The Tree of Life](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tree_of_Life_\(film\) "The Tree of Life (film)")* (2011) *[Argo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argo_\(2012_film\) "Argo (2012 film)")* (2012) *[12 Years a Slave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_Years_a_Slave_\(film\) "12 Years a Slave (film)")* (2013) *[The Grand Budapest Hotel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Grand_Budapest_Hotel "The Grand Budapest Hotel")* (2014) *[Mad Max: Fury Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Max:_Fury_Road "Mad Max: Fury Road")* (2015) *[Moonlight](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonlight_\(2016_film\) "Moonlight (2016 film)")* (2016) *[Get Out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_Out "Get Out")* (2017) *[Roma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roma_\(2018_film\) "Roma (2018 film)")* (2018) *[Parasite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasite_\(2019_film\) "Parasite (2019 film)")* (2019) *[Nomadland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nomadland "Nomadland")* (2020) *[The Power of the Dog](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_the_Dog_\(film\) "The Power of the Dog (film)")* (2021) *[Everything Everywhere All at Once](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everything_Everywhere_All_at_Once "Everything Everywhere All at Once")* (2022) *[Oppenheimer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oppenheimer_\(film\) "Oppenheimer (film)")* (2023) *[Anora](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anora "Anora")* (2024) *[One Battle After Another](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Battle_After_Another "One Battle After Another")* (2025) | | [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Saturn_Award_for_Best_Science_Fiction_Film "Template:Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film") [t](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template_talk:Saturn_Award_for_Best_Science_Fiction_Film "Template talk:Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film") [e](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:EditPage/Template:Saturn_Award_for_Best_Science_Fiction_Film "Special:EditPage/Template:Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film")[Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn_Award_for_Best_Science_Fiction_Film "Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film") | | *[Slaughterhouse-Five](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slaughterhouse-Five_\(film\) "Slaughterhouse-Five (film)")* (1972) *[Soylent Green](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soylent_Green "Soylent Green")* (1973) *[Rollerball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollerball_\(1975_film\) "Rollerball (1975 film)")* (1974/75) *[Logan's 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*[Aliens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens_\(film\) "Aliens (film)")* (1986) *[RoboCop](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoboCop "RoboCop")* (1987) *[Alien Nation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_Nation_\(film\) "Alien Nation (film)")* (1988) *[Total Recall](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Recall_\(1990_film\) "Total Recall (1990 film)")* (1989/90) *[Terminator 2: Judgment Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminator_2:_Judgment_Day "Terminator 2: Judgment Day")* (1991) *[Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek_VI:_The_Undiscovered_Country "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country")* (1992) *[Jurassic Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_Park_\(film\) "Jurassic Park (film)")* (1993) *[Stargate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargate_\(film\) "Stargate (film)")* (1994) *[12 Monkeys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12_Monkeys "12 Monkeys")* (1995) *[Independence Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_\(1996_film\) "Independence Day (1996 film)")* (1996) *[Men in Black](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_Black_\(1997_film\) "Men in Black (1997 film)")* (1997) *[Armageddon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armageddon_\(1998_film\) "Armageddon (1998 film)")*/*[Dark City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_City_\(1998_film\) "Dark City (1998 film)")* (1998) *[The Matrix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Matrix "The Matrix")* (1999) *[X-Men](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men_\(film\) "X-Men (film)")* (2000) *[A.I. Artificial Intelligence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.I._Artificial_Intelligence "A.I. Artificial Intelligence")* (2001) *[Minority Report](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minority_Report_\(film\) "Minority Report (film)")* (2002) *[X2: X-Men United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X2_\(film\) "X2 (film)")* (2003) *[Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind]()* (2004) *[Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Episode_III_%E2%80%93_Revenge_of_the_Sith "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith")* (2005) *[Children of Men](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_Men "Children of Men")* (2006) *[Cloverfield](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloverfield "Cloverfield")* (2007) *[Iron Man](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Man_\(2008_film\) "Iron Man (2008 film)")* (2008) *[Avatar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_\(2009_film\) "Avatar (2009 film)")* (2009) *[Inception](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inception "Inception")* (2010) *[Rise of the Planet of the Apes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_of_the_Planet_of_the_Apes "Rise of the Planet of the Apes")* (2011) *[The Avengers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avengers_\(2012_film\) "The Avengers (2012 film)")* (2012) *[Gravity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravity_\(2013_film\) "Gravity (2013 film)")* (2013) *[Interstellar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interstellar_\(film\) "Interstellar (film)")* (2014) *[Star Wars: The Force Awakens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Force_Awakens "Star Wars: The Force Awakens")* (2015) *[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_One "Rogue One")* (2016) *[Blade Runner 2049](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner_2049 "Blade Runner 2049")* (2017) *[Ready Player One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready_Player_One_\(film\) "Ready Player One (film)")* (2018/19) *[Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Rise_of_Skywalker "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker")* (2019/20) *[Nope](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nope_\(film\) "Nope (film)")* (2021/22) *[Avatar: The Way of Water](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_The_Way_of_Water "Avatar: The Way of Water")* (2022/23) *[Dune: Part Two](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune:_Part_Two "Dune: Part Two")* (2023/24) *[Avatar: Fire and Ash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_Fire_and_Ash "Avatar: Fire and Ash")* (2024/25) | | [v](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Washington_D.C._Area_Film_Critics_Association_Award_for_Best_Film "Template:Washington D.C. 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For the JhenĂ© Aiko song, see [Spotless Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotless_Mind "Spotless Mind"). | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | | |---|---| | [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a4/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind.png)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind.png)Theatrical release poster | | | Directed by | [Michel Gondry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Gondry "Michel Gondry") | | Screenplay by | [Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") | | Story by | Charlie Kaufman Michel Gondry [Pierre Bismuth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bismuth "Pierre Bismuth") | | Produced by | [Steve Golin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Golin "Steve Golin") [Anthony Bregman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Bregman "Anthony Bregman") | | Starring | [Jim Carrey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey "Jim Carrey") [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet") [Kirsten Dunst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst "Kirsten Dunst") [Mark Ruffalo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Ruffalo "Mark Ruffalo") [Elijah Wood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Wood "Elijah Wood") [Tom Wilkinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wilkinson "Tom Wilkinson") | | Cinematography | [Ellen Kuras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Kuras "Ellen Kuras") | | Edited by | [ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vald%C3%ADs_%C3%93skarsd%C3%B3ttir "ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir") | | Music by | [Jon Brion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Brion "Jon Brion") | | Production companies | [Anonymous Content](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous_Content "Anonymous Content") [This is that](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_That_Productions "This Is That Productions") | | Distributed by | [Focus Features](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_Features "Focus Features") | | Release date | March 19, 2004 (United States) | | Running time | 108 minutes | | Country | United States | | Language | English | | Budget | \$20 million | | Box office | \$73.3 million | ***Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*** is a 2004 American [science fiction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction "Science fiction") [romantic drama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_drama "Romantic drama") film directed by [Michel Gondry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Gondry "Michel Gondry") and written by [Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") from a story by Gondry, Kaufman, and [Pierre Bismuth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bismuth "Pierre Bismuth"). It stars [Jim Carrey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey "Jim Carrey") and [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet") as a couple who undergo [memory erasure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_erasure "Memory erasure") after they break up. [Kirsten Dunst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst "Kirsten Dunst"), [Mark Ruffalo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Ruffalo "Mark Ruffalo"), [Elijah Wood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Wood "Elijah Wood") and [Tom Wilkinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wilkinson "Tom Wilkinson") appear in supporting roles. The title of the film is a quotation from the 1717 poem *[Eloisa to Abelard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloisa_to_Abelard "Eloisa to Abelard")* by [Alexander Pope](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Pope "Alexander Pope"). It uses elements of [psychological drama](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_drama "Psychological drama") and [science fiction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction "Science fiction") and a [nonlinear narrative](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonlinear_narrative "Nonlinear narrative") to explore the nature of memory and love.[\[1\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-1) *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* was released in theaters in the United States by [Focus Features](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_Features "Focus Features") on March 19, 2004, to widespread acclaim from critics, who praised the script and direction. The film was a box office success, grossing \$73.3 million on a \$20 million budget, and was named by the [American Film Institute](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Film_Institute "American Film Institute") one of the Top 10 Films of 2004.[\[2\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-2) At the [77th Academy Awards](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/77th_Academy_Awards "77th Academy Awards"), Bismuth, Gondry and Kaufman won [Best Original Screenplay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Original_Screenplay "Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay"), and Winslet received a nomination for [Best Actress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress "Academy Award for Best Actress"). The film has been named by several publications as one of the greatest of the 21st century and gained a [cult following](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_following "Cult following").[\[3\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-3)[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dargis-4)[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-:A._V._Club-5)[\[6\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-6) It inspired music projects such as [Jay Electronica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Electronica "Jay Electronica")'s 2007 piece "Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)", [JhenĂ© Aiko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jhen%C3%A9_Aiko "JhenĂ© Aiko")'s 2014 track "Spotless Mind" and [Ariana Grande](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande "Ariana Grande")'s 2024 album *[Eternal Sunshine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_\(album\) "Eternal Sunshine (album)")*. Joel Barish awakens on Valentine’s Day and impulsively decides to skip work, traveling instead to Montauk. There, he meets Clementine Kruczynski, and the two form an immediate but tentative connection marked by a sense of familiarity.[\[7\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-7) After spending the day together, they return to New York and continue their interaction, behaving like strangers despite an apparent emotional pull toward one another. It is later revealed that this encounter occurs after both have undergone a procedure to erase their memories of one another.[\[8\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-8) Prior to these events, Joel and Clementine had been in a turbulent relationship characterized by contrasting personalities and frequent conflict. Following a breakup, Clementine visits Lacuna, a company that specializes in removing specific memories, and elects to have all memories of Joel erased.[\[9\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-9) When Joel discovers that she no longer recognizes him, he is devastated and chooses to undergo the same procedure. Before it begins, he records a tape recounting his memories of their relationship, describing both positive experiences and sources of resentment.[\[10\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-10) The procedure is carried out overnight while Joel sleeps in his apartment, as Lacuna technicians map and systematically erase his memories of Clementine. As this occurs, Joel experiences the memories as vivid, shifting sequences unfolding within his mind, moving in reverse chronological order from their breakup to earlier stages of their relationship.[\[11\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-11) Initially reliving painful arguments and moments of alienation, he begins to encounter happier memories, including their early intimacy and shared experiences, and gradually regrets his decision. Attempting to resist the process, Joel tries to hide Clementine within unrelated memories from his childhood and other periods of his life in an effort to prevent her deletion.[\[12\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-12) Despite these efforts, the technicians are able to continue the procedure. Meanwhile, events unfold among the Lacuna employees overseeing the process. Patrick, one of the technicians, uses Joel’s erased memories and personal belongings to pursue a relationship with Clementine, attempting to replicate Joel’s past behavior. Another employee, Mary, develops feelings for the company’s founder, Howard Mierzwiak, but later learns that they had previously had an affair and that her memories of it had been erased. Disturbed by this discovery, she takes Lacuna’s confidential records and mails them to all of its clients, exposing the company’s activities.[\[13\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-13) Within Joel’s mind, the final remaining memory of Clementine is their first meeting on a beach in Montauk. As the memory deteriorates, she tells him to meet her there before disappearing completely. After the procedure is completed, Joel awakens with no memory of Clementine but again feels compelled to travel to Montauk, where he encounters her once more. The two are drawn to each other and begin to form a new relationship. Shortly afterward, they receive the records sent by Mary, including recordings of their earlier statements expressing dissatisfaction and resentment toward one another. Though unsettled by what they hear, Joel and Clementine ultimately decide to continue seeing each other, acknowledging the likelihood that their relationship may again end in failure.[\[14\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-14) [![A 2008 image of actor Jim Carrey](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8b/Jim_Carrey_2008.jpg/250px-Jim_Carrey_2008.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jim_Carrey_2008.jpg) [![A 2007 image of actress Kate Winslet](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b6/Sergeant_interviews_Kate_Winslet_on_the_red_carpet_at_the_Kodak_Theatre_in_2007_%28cropped%29.jpg/250px-Sergeant_interviews_Kate_Winslet_on_the_red_carpet_at_the_Kodak_Theatre_in_2007_%28cropped%29.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sergeant_interviews_Kate_Winslet_on_the_red_carpet_at_the_Kodak_Theatre_in_2007_\(cropped\).jpg) - [Jim Carrey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Carrey "Jim Carrey") as Joel Barish: A bookish introvert who enters a two-year relationship with Clementine Kruczynski. After their relationship ends, Clementine erases Joel from her memory, and he erases her from his mind in response. [Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") depicted Joel with some of his own personality traits.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) Producers cast Carrey against type for his role as Joel,[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) selecting him for his everyday appearance, as well as his comedic ability. According to Gondry, this was because "It's hard to be funny. It's far easier to take someone really funny and bring them down than do the opposite."[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) To induce Carrey, an actor who typically portrayed high-energy roles, to portray a restrained character, Gondry would not allow him to improvise, a restriction he did not place on the other cast members (Carrey objected).[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17) Gondry also put Carrey off balance by giving misleading orders or by rolling the camera at the wrong time. Gondry believed this would make Carrey forget what he should do to be Joel, allowing him to go in character.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) In the 2017 [Netflix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netflix "Netflix") documentary *[Jim & Andy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_%26_Andy "Jim & Andy")*, Carrey mentions a conversation with Gondry one year before shooting began for *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*, shortly after Carrey had a breakup with an unspecified woman.[\[18\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-18) Gondry saw that Carrey's emotional state at the time was "so beautiful, so broken" that he asked him to stay that way for one year to fit the character. In the documentary, Carrey commented, "That's how fucked up this business is."[\[19\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-19)[\[20\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-20) [Nicolas Cage](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Cage "Nicolas Cage") was Gondry's original choice to play Joel,[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17) but Cage was unavailable as he was in high demand from independent directors after his performance in *[Leaving Las Vegas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaving_Las_Vegas "Leaving Las Vegas")*.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) - [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet") as Clementine Kruczynski: A spontaneous extrovert who, after breaking up with him after a two-year relationship, erases Joel Barish from her mind. Producers cast Winslet against type for her part as Clementine,[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) as Winslet had previously featured heavily in period pieces.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thoughtco-winslet-21) She received the role after she was the only actress to offer criticism on the script instead of pandering to the writers.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) After another actress won an [Oscar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress "Academy Award for Best Actress"), the studio attempted to make Gondry use her instead of Winslet for the role of Clementine, but Gondry threatened to walk from the project if that occurred.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) During filming, Gondry took Winslet to a separate room to coach her,[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) and she wore wigs instead of dyeing her hair.[\[21\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thoughtco-winslet-21) Some commentators note how Clementine's character criticizes the [Manic Pixie Dream Girl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_Pixie_Dream_Girl "Manic Pixie Dream Girl") stock character several years before film critic Nathan Rabin coined the phrase.[\[22\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-vanityfair15-resonates-22) Most commentators discuss one particular example to demonstrate this criticism, wherein Clementine warns Joel she is flawed: "Too many guys think I'm a concept, or I complete them, or I'm gonna make them alive. But I'm just a fucked-up girl who's looking for my own peace of mind. Don't assign me yours."[\[23\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-23)[\[24\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-24) With her impulsiveness, emotional intensity (extreme mood changes), alcohol consumption, turbulent relationships, reckless behavior, and hasty idealization or devaluation of Joel, Clementine seems to exhibit traits of [borderline personality disorder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borderline_personality_disorder "Borderline personality disorder"), although it is not clear whether Kaufman wrote her character with this specific diagnosis in mind.[\[25\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-25) Gondry had earlier thought of casting [Björk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B6rk "Björk") for the role of Clementine. She feared she would be emotionally affected and rejected the invitation after reading the script.[\[26\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-26) [Winona Ryder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winona_Ryder "Winona Ryder") also met with Gondry for the role.[\[27\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-27) - [Kirsten Dunst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirsten_Dunst "Kirsten Dunst") as Mary Svevo: The receptionist for Lacuna who, while dating Stan Fink, has a crush on Howard Mierzwiak. While erasing Joel's memory, Howard's wife catches her kissing Howard. Howard's wife reveals Mary previously had a relationship with Howard, which Howard erased from her mind. She reacts to this information by quitting her job and mailing Lacuna's company records to its customers. In the script, Mary and Howard's relationship resulted in an unplanned pregnancy, leading to Howard pressuring Mary into an abortion, which Howard also erased from her memory.[\[28\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-28) - [Mark Ruffalo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Ruffalo "Mark Ruffalo") as Stan Fink: A technician for Lacuna who is in a relationship with Mary Svevo until the reveal of her previous relationship with Howard Mierzwiak. Ruffalo received the role of Stan after providing an "unexpected take on the role" to Gondry when he suggested Stan be a fan of [the Clash](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clash "The Clash") and resemble [Joe Strummer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Strummer "Joe Strummer").[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16) - [Tom Wilkinson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wilkinson "Tom Wilkinson") as Dr. Howard Mierzwiak: Howard runs Lacuna. Before the film's events, he had an affair with Mary, which ended with the relationship's erasure from her mind. Wilkinson reportedly did not enjoy the shooting of the film and clashed with Gondry.[\[16\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-16)[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-ruffalo-29) - [Elijah Wood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Wood "Elijah Wood") as Patrick Wertz: Patrick is a technician for Lacuna who enters a relationship with Clementine by imitating Joel. They break up when Joel and Clementine begin dating for the second time. [Seth Rogen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Rogen "Seth Rogen") auditioned for the role.[\[30\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-30) - [Jane Adams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Adams_\(actress,_born_1965\) "Jane Adams (actress, born 1965)") as Carrie Eakin: Joel's female friend. She is in a troubled relationship with Rob Eakin. - [David Cross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Cross "David Cross") as Rob Eakin: Joel's friend. In a troubled relationship with Carrie Eakin. - [Thomas Jay Ryan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Jay_Ryan "Thomas Jay Ryan") as Frank: Joel Barish's neighbor - [Deirdre O'Connell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deirdre_O%27Connell_\(actress\) "Deirdre O'Connell (actress)") as Hollis Mierzwiak: Howard's wife - Debbon Ayer as Mrs. Barish: Joel's mother - [Ellen Pompeo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Pompeo "Ellen Pompeo") as Naomi, Joel's girlfriend (deleted scene) The concept of *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* came from conversations between director [Michel Gondry](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Gondry "Michel Gondry") and co-writer [Pierre Bismuth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Bismuth "Pierre Bismuth") in 1998.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) The pair had met and become friends in the early 1980s during Gondry's drumming career in the French pop group [Oui Oui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oui_Oui "Oui Oui").[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-guardian-lack-32) Bismuth had conceived of the idea of erasing certain people from people's minds in response to a friend complaining about her boyfriend; when he asked her if she would erase that boyfriend from her memory, she said yes.[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-guardian-lack-32)[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Cinephilia-33) Bismuth originally planned to conduct an art experiment involving sending cards to people saying someone they knew had erased the card's recipient from their memory.[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) When he mentioned this to Gondry, they developed it into a story based on the situations that would arise if it were scientifically possible.[\[32\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-guardian-lack-32)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) Bismuth never carried out his experiment.[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) Gondry approached writer [Charlie Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") with this concept,[\[33\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Cinephilia-33)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) and they developed it into a short pitch.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35) While the writers did not believe the concept was marketable, a small bidding war began over the idea.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31)[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-vulture-36) [Steve Golin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Golin "Steve Golin") of [Propaganda Films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propaganda_Films "Propaganda Films") purchased it on June 12, 1998, for a low seven-figure sum.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15)[\[37\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-37) Kaufman, who was responsible for writing the screenplay, did not begin immediately, instead opting to suspend writing while he was working on *[Adaptation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptation_\(film\) "Adaptation (film)")*, *[Confessions of a Dangerous Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_of_a_Dangerous_Mind_\(film\) "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (film)")*, and *[Human Nature](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Nature_\(2001_film\) "Human Nature (2001 film)")*, the last of which Gondry directed as his [directorial debut](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directorial_debut "Directorial debut").[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) During this time, filmmaker [Christopher Nolan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Nolan "Christopher Nolan") released *[Memento](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memento_\(film\) "Memento (film)")* (2000), which similarly deals with memory. Due to the similarities, Kaufman became worried and tried to pull out of the project, but Golin made him complete it.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15) During writing, the pitch's ownership changed several times resulting in Kaufman not having to deal with the studios until the end of the scriptwriting process.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) The final script made the studios nervous.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) > How happy is the blameless [vestal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestal_virgin "Vestal virgin")'s lot\! > The world forgetting, by the world forgot: > **Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind**\! > Each prayer accepted, and each wish resigned; Kaufman did not want to make the film a thriller and wanted to downplay the science fiction aspects of memory erasure, focusing on the relationship.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31)[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34)[\[36\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-vulture-36) He had an "enormous struggle" while writing the script, particularly encountering two problems: showing "the memories, Joel's reactions to the memories, and Joel interacting with Clementine outside of the memories in the memories," and the fact that characters could refer in later scenes to already erased memories.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) Kaufman resolved the first problem by making Joel lucid and able to comment on his memories and solved the second by making the memories degrade instead of immediately erasing, with complete erasure occurring at awakening.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) Kaufman's original name for the screenplay was 18 words long, as he had wanted a title that "you couldn't possibly fit on a marquee."[\[38\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-38) He eventually decided on *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*, a title originating from the 1717 poem *[Eloisa to Abelard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloisa_to_Abelard "Eloisa to Abelard")* by [Alexander Pope](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Pope "Alexander Pope").[\[39\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-39) [Alain Resnais](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alain_Resnais "Alain Resnais")'s *[Je t'aime, je t'aime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Je_t%27aime,_je_t%27aime "Je t'aime, je t'aime")* (1968) has been cited as an influence on the film.[\[40\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-40)[\[41\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-41) ### Filming and post-production \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind&action=edit&section=5 "Edit section: Filming and post-production")\] [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Montauk_LIRR_train_station.jpg/250px-Montauk_LIRR_train_station.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Montauk_LIRR_train_station.jpg) [Montauk station](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk_station "Montauk station"), where Joel and Clementine meet each other again after the erasing of their memories The shooting of *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* began in mid-January 2003 after six weeks of preparation,[\[42\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-42)[\[43\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-43)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) lasting for three months on a budget of \$20 million mostly in and around [New York City](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City "New York City").[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) The film was shot on Fuji Reala 500D.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) The production crew recreated some key scenes, such as Joel's [Rockville Centre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockville_Centre "Rockville Centre") apartment and the 1950s-style kitchen, in a [New Jersey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey "New Jersey") former U.S. Navy base.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) The shoot was difficult, sometimes shooting for 17 hours per day in harsh environments.[\[45\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-45) The shoot was challenging for cinematographer [Ellen Kuras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Kuras "Ellen Kuras"), due to the difficulty of filming Gondry's vision, which aimed to "blend location-shoot authenticity with unpredictable flashes of whimsy". Gondry wanted [available light](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Available_light "Available light") used exclusively for the shoot. Kuras disagreed and worked around this idea by lighting the room instead of the actors and by hiding light bulbs around the set to increase light levels.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) Another issue the cinematographers encountered was that due to the frequent improvisation, the lack of marks and the few rehearsals completed, the cinematographers often did not know where the actors would be. Two [handheld cameras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand-held_camera "Hand-held camera") filmed near 360-degree footage at all times, shooting 36,000 feet of film a day to deal with this.[\[29\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-thedailybeast-ruffalo-29)[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) Gondry called back to the work of [French New Wave](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_New_Wave "French New Wave") director [Jean-Luc Godard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Luc_Godard "Jean-Luc Godard") by filming using wheelchairs as well as using sled and chariot dollies instead of [traditional dollies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera_dolly "Camera dolly"). When using wheelchairs, the shot was not consistently smooth; however, as Kuras liked the aesthetic of the low-angle, wobbly movement, the final film contains the footage.[\[44\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Pavlus-44) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/Beach_in_East_Hampton.jpg/250px-Beach_in_East_Hampton.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Beach_in_East_Hampton.jpg) A beach in [East Hampton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Hampton_\(town\) "East Hampton (town)"), near where the film's beach scenes were filmed The film used minimal [CGI](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-generated_imagery "Computer-generated imagery"), with many effects accomplished [in-camera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-camera_effect "In-camera effect") through [forced perspectives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forced_perspective "Forced perspective"), hidden space, spotlighting, unsynchronized sound, split focus and [continuity editing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuity_editing "Continuity editing").[\[34\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dazeddigital-34) A notable example is the ocean washing away the house in [Montauk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk,_New_York "Montauk, New York"); the production team accomplished this by building the corner of a house on the beach and allowing the tide to rise.[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17) Executing this effect was difficult, as the special team hired to place the set in the water refused due to perceived dangers. In response, Gondry fired the team and had the production team, including the actors and producers, place the set in the water. In retaliation for Gondry's actions, the chief of the union reprimanded Gondry in front of the crew.[\[46\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-46) Kaufman rewrote some of the script during production; thus, several differences exist between the production script and the final film.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35) A fundamental difference is that in the production script, with the erasure of each memory, Clementine's behavior is increasingly robotic.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) In the final film, Winslet plays Clementine straight, and degradation of settings and the intrusion of settings upon each other establish memory degradation visually. Another script component that did not make it into the final film was the appearance of Naomi, Joel's girlfriend, played by [Ellen Pompeo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Pompeo "Ellen Pompeo"). Against Kaufman's insistence on Naomi's inclusion, the production team cut her already filmed scenes.[\[31\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-scriptmag-31) [Tracy Morgan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Morgan "Tracy Morgan") was also cut from the film.[\[47\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-vanityfair15-carrey-gondry-47) In one version of the script, Kaufman began the story 50 years in the future. An old woman who turns out to be Mary tries to drop off a bulky manuscript at a publishing house, but the publisher declines her offer. We later learn that the manuscript contains all of the memories that Lacuna had erased from its patients. This version of the film ends with an elderly Clementine once again erasing Joel.[\[48\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-48) [ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vald%C3%ADs_%C3%93skarsd%C3%B3ttir "ValdĂ­s ÓskarsdĂłttir") edited the film, and she reportedly clashed with Gondry during editing.[\[49\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-49) Kaufman was also very involved in the editing of the film, which was a longer process as there was little time constraint.[\[15\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dvdtalk-kaufman-15)[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35) There were a few [test screenings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Test_screening "Test screening") of the film, which elicited positive reactions.[\[35\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Tobias-35) The [soundtrack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soundtrack "Soundtrack") for *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* was composed by [Jon Brion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Brion "Jon Brion"), also featuring songs from artists including [the Polyphonic Spree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Polyphonic_Spree "The Polyphonic Spree"), [the Willowz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Willowz "The Willowz") and Don Nelson. [Hollywood Records](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Records "Hollywood Records") released the soundtrack in March 2004.[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-businesswire-50) A [cover version](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_version "Cover version") of [the Korgis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Korgis "The Korgis")' "[Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Got_to_Learn_Sometime "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime")" with instrumentation by Brion and vocals by [Beck](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beck "Beck") operates as the soundtrack's centerpiece, setting the film's tone in the opening credits, and closing the film.[\[50\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-businesswire-50)[\[51\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-51) *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind*'s soundtrack received generally positive reviews. [AllMusic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AllMusic "AllMusic") described Brion's score as "intimate" and "evocative of love and memories".[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-allmusic-52) Other positive reviews noted the [ambient](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambient_music "Ambient music") nature of the music and lauded Beck's cover of "Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime".[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-pitchfork-53) The soundtrack's detractors criticized the album's lack of identity and its depressive atmosphere.[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-filmtracks-54) Even among the detractors, the score's ability to mesh with the plot was lauded, an appraisal common to many reviews.[\[52\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-allmusic-52)[\[53\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-pitchfork-53)[\[54\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-filmtracks-54)[\[55\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-55) Author Carol Vernallis, writing in *[Screen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screen_\(journal\) "Screen (journal)"),* argued that Gondry's experience in directing [music videos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_video "Music video") contributed to the film's [mise-en-scĂšne](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mise-en-sc%C3%A8ne "Mise-en-scĂšne") and sound design. Vernallis describes some threads of the visual, aural, and musical motifs throughout the film, and how some motifs can work in [counterpoint](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterpoint "Counterpoint").[\[56\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-56) Philosopher Christopher Grau, in *[The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Journal_of_Aesthetics_and_Art_Criticism "The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism")*, discussed how he perceived the film to have its own defined philosophy, beyond addressing ideas of a philosophical nature.[\[57\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-57) *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* has been aligned with a greater inspection, distinctly related to the 21st century, of memory, longing and nostalgia in science fiction films like *[Code 46](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_46 "Code 46")* and *[2046](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2046_\(film\) "2046 (film)")*. The film showcases memory as fragmented and unreliable, evident by its non-linear structure.[\[58\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-58) For promotion, a website for the fictional company Lacuna was made in 2003, which included a spoof advertisement.[\[59\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-59) An official trailer for the film was released in 2004. The trailer was edited in a more comedic style than the movie itself, which may have misled viewers about the tone of the film.[\[60\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-60)[\[61\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-61) Produced on a budget of \$20 million, *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* opened on March 19, 2004, in the United States, earning \$8.2 million in its opening weekend from 1,353 theaters. The film placed seventh in the weekend's box office, and remained in theaters for 19 weeks, earning \$34.4 million in the United States and Canada, and \$38.9 million in international markets, for a total of \$73.3 million worldwide.[\[62\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-BOM-62) Although screenwriter [Kaufman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Kaufman "Charlie Kaufman") was told the film had not generated a profit,[\[63\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-63) it remains his most commercially successful work, grossing more than twice as much as *[Adaptation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptation_\(film\) "Adaptation (film)")* (2002) and over three times as much as *[Being John Malkovich](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_John_Malkovich "Being John Malkovich")* (1999).[\[64\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-64) | Format | Location | Release date | |---|---|---| | [VHS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHS "VHS") | U.S. | September 28, 2004[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-NUM-65) | | [DVD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD "DVD") | U.S. | September 28, 2004[\[65\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-NUM-65) | | [HD DVD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD "HD DVD") | U.S. | April 24, 2007[\[66\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-66) | | [Blu-ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray "Blu-ray") | U.S. | January 25, 2011[\[67\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-67) | *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* was released on [VHS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHS "VHS") and [DVD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD "DVD") by [Universal Studios Home Video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Studios_Home_Video "Universal Studios Home Video") on September 28, 2004,[\[68\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-68)[\[69\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-69) selling a combined total of over 600,000 units on the first day.[\[70\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-70) Among the add-ons included were deleted scenes.[\[71\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-71)[\[72\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-72) It debuted at number 11 on the VHS rental chart,[\[73\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-73) as well as number three on the DVD sales chart.[\[74\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-74) A two-disc Collector's Edition was later released on January 4, 2005.[\[75\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-75)[\[76\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-76) It was later released on [HD DVD](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD "HD DVD") on April 24, 2007,[\[77\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-77) and on [Blu-ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blu-ray "Blu-ray") on January 25, 2011.[\[78\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-78)[\[79\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-79) On July 26, 2022, [Kino Lorber Studio Classics](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kino_Lorber_Studio_Classics "Kino Lorber Studio Classics") released *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* on [4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4K_Ultra_HD_Blu-ray "4K Ultra HD Blu-ray")[\[80\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-80) This release included a new color grading supervised by cinematographer [Ellen Kuras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Kuras "Ellen Kuras").[\[81\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-81) [![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Kate_Winslet_2006_Toronto.jpg/250px-Kate_Winslet_2006_Toronto.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kate_Winslet_2006_Toronto.jpg) [Kate Winslet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Winslet "Kate Winslet")'s performance garnered widespread critical acclaim, earning her a nomination for the [Academy Award for Best Actress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress "Academy Award for Best Actress"). On [Rotten Tomatoes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotten_Tomatoes "Rotten Tomatoes"), *Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind* has an approval rating of 92% based on 255 reviews, with an average score of 8.5/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Propelled by Charlie Kaufman's smart, imaginative script and Michel Gondry's equally daring directorial touch, *Eternal Sunshine* is a twisty yet heartfelt look at relationships and heartache."[\[82\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-82) On [Metacritic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metacritic "Metacritic"), the film has a score of 89 out of 100, based on 41 reviews.[\[83\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-83) Audiences polled by [CinemaScore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CinemaScore "CinemaScore") gave the film an average grade of "B−" on an A+ to F scale.[\[84\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-CinemaScore-84) [Roger Ebert](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Ebert "Roger Ebert") wrote: "Despite jumping through the deliberately disorienting hoops of its story, *Eternal Sunshine* has an emotional center, and that's what makes it work. Although Joel and Clementine ping-pong through various stages of romance and reality, what remains constant is the human need for love and companionship, and the human compulsion to keep seeking it, despite all odds."[\[85\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Ebert-85) In 2010, he added it to his "[Great Movies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Movies "Great Movies")" canon, writing "The wisdom in *Eternal Sunshine* is how it illuminates the way memory interacts with love. We more readily recall pleasure than pain. From the hospital I remember laughing nurses and not sleepless nights. A drunk remembers the good times better than the hangovers. A failed political candidate remembers the applause. An unsuccessful romantic lover remembers the times when it worked."[\[86\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-86) [A. O. Scott](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._O._Scott "A. O. Scott") praised it as "cerebral, formally and conceptually complicated, dense with literary allusions and as unabashedly romantic as any movie you'll ever see".[\[87\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-87) *[Time Out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Out_\(magazine\) "Time Out (magazine)")* concluded: "the formidable Gondry/Kaufman/Carrey/Winslet axis works marvel after marvel in expressing the bewildering beauty and existential horror of being trapped inside one's own addled mind, and in allegorising the self-preserving amnesia of a broken but hopeful heart".[\[88\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-88) Winslet and Carrey received widespread praise for their performances. Winslet received multiple award nominations, including an [Academy Award nomination for Best Actress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress "Academy Award for Best Actress"),[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-oscars-89) a [BAFTA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BAFTA "BAFTA") nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-BAFTA-90) and a [Golden Globe Award](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Globe_Award "Golden Globe Award") nomination.[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-HFPA-91) [*Premiere*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premiere_\(magazine\) "Premiere (magazine)") placed her performance 81st in their 2008 list of the 100 Greatest Performances of All Time.[\[92\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-92) [Claudia Puig](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia_Puig "Claudia Puig") wrote: "Winslet is wonderful as a free spirit whose hair color changes along with her moods. She hasn't had such a meaty role in a while, and she plays it just right".[\[93\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-93) [Ann Hornaday](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Hornaday "Ann Hornaday"), in *[The Washington Post](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Washington_Post "The Washington Post")*, said "Even when forced to wear costumes and wigs that make her look like Pippi Longstocking after an acid-fueled trip to the thrift market, Winslet maintains a reassuring equilibrium. It takes an actor of her steadiness to play someone this unhinged."[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Hornaday-94) Carrey also received multiple award nominations, including a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role[\[90\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-BAFTA-90) and a Golden Globe nomination.[\[91\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-HFPA-91) Many reviewers noted his [casting against type](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typecasting "Typecasting"). Jason Killingsworth wrote: "Carrey nails the part, winning audience sympathy from the opening moments of the film".[\[95\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-95) Moira MacDonald in *[The Seattle Times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seattle_Times "The Seattle Times")* stated "\[Jim Carrey is\] not bad at all — in fact, it's the most honest, vulnerable work he's ever done",[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Macdonald-96) while David Edelstein of [*Slate*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slate_\(magazine\) "Slate (magazine)") said "It's rarely a compliment when I refer to an actor as "straitjacketed", but the straitjacketing of Jim Carrey is fiercely poignant. You see all that manic comic energy imprisoned in this ordinary man, with the anarchism peeking out and trying to find a way to express itself."[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Edelstein-97) The supporting cast also received acclaim, with several reviewers, including Hornaday and Rick Groen of *[The Globe and Mail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Globe_and_Mail "The Globe and Mail")* singling out Ruffalo's performance for praise.[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Hornaday-94)[\[98\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-98) Critics praised Kaufman, and he won numerous awards, including an Academy Award and a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay.[\[89\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-oscars-89)[\[99\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-bafta-99) In *Slate,* David Edelstein claimed Kaufman had "move\[d\] the boundary posts of romantic comedy,"[\[97\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Edelstein-97) and Moira MacDonald of *The Seattle Times* called Kaufman "one of the few creative screenwriters working today."[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Macdonald-96) [John Powers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Powers_\(film_critic\) "John Powers (film critic)") of the *[LA Weekly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LA_Weekly "LA Weekly")* said *Eternal Sunshine* lacked "genuine human passion" behind its "postmodernism tricks",[\[100\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-100) and [Andrew Sarris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Sarris "Andrew Sarris") of *The Observer* criticized the "nonexistent character development".[\[101\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-101) Gondry received praise, with Hornaday writing "the results \[of Gondry using primarily in-camera effects\], in their intricate detail and execution" as "nothing short of brilliant".[\[94\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Hornaday-94) *The Seattle Times* in their review stated "Gondry ... makes it all a melancholy fun house, with camera work and visual tricks that rival the screenplay in invention".[\[96\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Macdonald-96) Cinematographer [Ellen Kuras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Kuras "Ellen Kuras") received praise for her work on the film; in an overall negative review, Stephanie Zacharek of [*Salon*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salon_\(website\) "Salon (website)") praised Kuras for giving "the movie a look of dreamy urgency that's perfect for the story".[\[102\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-102) *Eternal Sunshine* has continued to receive acclaim in the decades after its release. In 2017, *[The New York Times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_York_Times "The New York Times")* named it one of the greatest films of the 21st Century so far: "Charlie Kaufman's writing has the perfect equipoise of cynicism and sensitivity, and finds a perfect correlative in the director Michel Gondry's whimsical ingenuity. The only thing better than seeing it again would be wiping it from your memory and rediscovering it for the first time."[\[4\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-dargis-4) [Ross Douthat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Douthat "Ross Douthat") included it on his list, calling it "The most complete and accessible and moving Charlie Kaufman movie".[\[106\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-106) *[The A. V. Club](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_A._V._Club "The A. V. Club")* placed it first on its list of the best films of the 2000s, writing: "Though Kaufman is hardly a purely cerebral writer, his philosophical inquiries find an added emotional weight under Gondry's direction. Portraying the fading and flaring of love in gargantuan bookstores and on railway lines, Gondry captures a moment that's quintessentially of the 21st century, and yet timeless ... It's the rare film that shows us who we are now and who we're likely, for better or worse, forever to be."[\[5\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-:A._V._Club-5) The film has had a lasting influence on musicians across genres and countries. American singer-songwriter [Halsey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halsey_\(singer\) "Halsey (singer)") sampled dialogue from the film in her song "Ashley", the opening track of her 2020 album *[Manic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manic_\(Halsey_album\) "Manic (Halsey album)")*,[\[107\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-107) and titled the following track, "[Clementine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clementine_\(Halsey_song\) "Clementine (Halsey song)")", after Kate Winslet's character, drawing lyrical inspiration from her as well.[\[108\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-108) Similarly, American post-hardcore band [Circa Survive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circa_Survive "Circa Survive") referenced the film both directly and indirectly in their lyrics on their 2005 debut album *[Juturna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juturna_\(album\) "Juturna (album)")*,[\[109\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-109) which primarily explores lead singer [Anthony Green](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Green_\(musician\) "Anthony Green (musician)")'s struggles with addiction.[\[110\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-110) The band [Stars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stars_\(Canadian_band\) "Stars (Canadian band)") based the music video for their song [Your Ex-Lover Is Dead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Your_Ex-Lover_Is_Dead "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead") on the frozen lake scene from the film. The film's score, composed by [Jon Brion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Brion "Jon Brion"), has also inspired many artists. Rapper [Kanye West](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West "Kanye West") heard the score and chose to have Brion work on producing hit single [*Gold Digger*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_Digger_\(Kanye_West_song\) "Gold Digger (Kanye West song)").[\[17\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-Placa-17) American rapper and producer [Jay Electronica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Electronica "Jay Electronica") sampled five tracks from Brion's score for his 2007 debut mixtape *[Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_1:_Eternal_Sunshine_\(The_Pledge\) "Act 1: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)")*,[\[111\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-111) while American rapper and record producer [Mac Miller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Miller "Mac Miller") incorporated one of the tracks into his 2013 song "The Quest."[\[112\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-112) American singer-songwriter [JhenĂ© Aiko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jhen%C3%A9_Aiko "JhenĂ© Aiko") cited the film as an inspiration for two songs, "Eternal Sunshine" and "[Spotless Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotless_Mind "Spotless Mind")", featured on her 2014 debut album *[Souled Out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souled_Out_\(Jhen%C3%A9_Aiko_album\) "Souled Out (JhenĂ© Aiko album)")*.[\[113\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-113) [Emo rap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo_rap "Emo rap") artist Robert Lund (also known [mononymously](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mononym "Mononym") as Lund) included two portions of dialogue from the film in his 2017 [single](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_\(music\) "Single (music)") *By My Side*.[\[114\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-114) In South Korea, singer-songwriter [Taeyeon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taeyeon "Taeyeon") drew from the film's themes for the music video of her 2020 EP title track, "[What Do I Call You](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Do_I_Call_You_\(song\) "What Do I Call You (song)")",[\[115\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-115) and rapper [B.I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B.I_\(rapper\) "B.I (rapper)") credited the movie as the inspiration behind his 2022 song "Tangerine," from *[Love or Loved Part.1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_or_Loved_Part.1 "Love or Loved Part.1")*.[\[116\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-116) In 2024, American singer-songwriter [Ariana Grande](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariana_Grande "Ariana Grande") named her seventh studio album, *[Eternal Sunshine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_\(album\) "Eternal Sunshine (album)")*, after the film. Her music videos for the singles "[Yes, And?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yes,_And%3F "Yes, And?")" and "[We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Can%27t_Be_Friends_\(Wait_for_Your_Love\) "We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)")", along with the rest of the album and the short film *[Brighter Days Ahead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighter_Days_Ahead "Brighter Days Ahead")* (2025), include numerous references to the movie.[\[117\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-117)[\[118\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-shortfilmrelease-118)[\[119\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-119) [Kan Gao](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kan_Gao "Kan Gao"), founder of [Freebird Games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freebird_Games "Freebird Games"), said his video game *[To the Moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_the_Moon_\(video_game\) "To the Moon (video game)")*, which is about two doctors traversing the memory of an old man to fulfill his last wish, was inspired by the film.[\[120\]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_note-120) - "[Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Moonshine_of_the_Simpson_Mind "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind")" - [Lucid dream](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucid_dream "Lucid dream") - [List of films considered the best](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_considered_the_best "List of films considered the best") 1. **[^](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind#cite_ref-1)** Kipp, Jeremiah (January 23, 2004). 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