Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
A man erases memories of a lost love, only to find his heart still clinging to their surreal romance.
Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.
How intense is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticdreamlikesurrealintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
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Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind scary?
No. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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