In cinema, films like The Sixth Sense (1999) and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) also examine the psychological impact of mother-son relationships. The character of Cole Sear, played by Haley Joel Osment, in The Sixth Sense , grapples with his emotional connection to his deceased mother, while Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind explores the complexities of Joel and Clementine's relationship, including their interactions with their parents.