Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind vs Melancholia
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.2/10 for Melancholia). Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 10m. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is the older of the two (2004 against 2011). Both are drama, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Kirsten Dunst.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Melancholia| Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | Melancholia | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 48m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Science Fiction | Drama, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Michel Gondry | Lars von Trier |
| Main cast | Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Wilkinson | John Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Kirsten Dunst, Udo Kier, Jesper Christensen |
Synopsis
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
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.
Melancholia
Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.
Where to watch
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