Michel Gondry and Charlie Kaufman’s tender, surreal romance about a couple who erase each other from memory was filmed in New York – with the wind-swept beach at Montauk giving the film its haunting heart.
Where was Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind filmed?
Eternal Sunshine was filmed in New York – Montauk, Manhattan and Westchester.
Every Eternal Sunshine location, explained
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The beach – Montauk
The film’s key meetings used the wintry beach at Montauk on Long Island, New York.
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Joel’s apartment – Yonkers
Joel’s home used Yonkers in Westchester, New York.
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Manhattan – the city
City scenes used Manhattan, including a Chinatown flea market.
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The wintry mood
The film is steeped in the cold, grey beauty of New York in winter.
Planning a visit
Montauk – the wind-swept tip of Long Island – is the film’s real, atmospheric, accessible heart.
Eternal Sunshine Fun Facts
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Filmed in New York The romance used Montauk, Manhattan and Westchester.
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Montauk's beach The wintry Montauk beach gives the film its haunting mood.
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A Charlie Kaufman script The mind-bending screenplay won an Academy Award.
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Memory erasure The couple pay a company to erase each other from memory.
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Carrey and Winslet Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet play against type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Eternal Sunshine filmed?
In New York – Montauk, Manhattan and Westchester.
Where is the beach?
It’s the wintry beach at Montauk on Long Island.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Montauk and New York are accessible.
Who directed it?
Michel Gondry.
Who stars in it?
Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet.
