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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet star in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as Joel Barish and Clementine Kruczynski, a couple who rediscover their love after erasing each other from their memories. The 2004 drama is written by Charlie Kaufman, directed by Michel Gondry, and includes Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Kirsten Dunst, and Tom Wilkinson in its cast.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
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Romance
Sci-Fi
Drama
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Director
Michel Gondry
Release Date
March 19, 2004
Studio(s)
Universal Pictures
Distributor(s)
Focus Features , Universal Pictures
Cast
Kate Winslet , Jim Carrey , Elijah Wood , Kirsten Dunst , Mark Ruffalo
Writers
Charlie Kaufman
Runtime
108 minutes
Budget
$20 million

Summary

Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet star in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as Joel Barish and Clementine Kruczynski, a couple who rediscover their love after erasing each other from their memories. The 2004 drama is written by Charlie Kaufman, directed by Michel Gondry, and includes Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, Kirsten Dunst, and Tom Wilkinson in its cast.

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