Elizabethtown Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

It's a heck of a place to find yourself.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2008

Elizabethtown

Release Date: Friday, October 14, 2005

Director: Cameron Crowe

Starring: Kirsten Dunst • Judy Greer • Paul Schneider • Alec Baldwin • Bruce McGill

PG-13 Comedy 2 hrs, 18 m

4.5 / 5.0

75% WILL SEE 25% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: After his invention causes the Oregon shoe corporation he works for to lose millions of dollars, Drew Baylor (Orlando Bloom) is fired for his mistake, and then dumped by his girlfriend, Ellen. Hopelessly depressed, Drew decides to end his life when he gets a phone call. His father has died, and Drew has to go back to his family's small Kentucky hometown of Elizabethtown to make sure his father's dying wishes are fulfilled. On his trip home, Drew meets a flight attendant, Claire Colburn (Kirsten Dunst), with whom he falls in love, and it seems as if Drew's life may be back on track.

Comedy Drama Romance

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Who is making Elizabethtown – Crew List

A look at Elizabethtown behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Cameron Crowe last helmed Aloha and We Bought a Zoo. The film's writer Cameron Crowe last penned Aloha and Deep Tiki.

Director: Cameron Crowe
Screenwriter: Cameron Crowe
Producers: Cameron Crowe
Tom Cruise
Andy Fischer
Paula Wagner

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: C/W Productions
Vinyl Films

Production – What we know about the Elizabethtown

Key Facts

Elizabethtown was originally supposed to start shooting in January, 2004, but was pushed back because Crowe wanted to shoot the ensemble comedy during a specific time of year. Because of the delay, Ashton Kutcher had to drop out as the original lead.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Elizabethtown movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for language and some sexual references
Runtime: 2 hrs, 18 m
Tagline: It's a heck of a place to find yourself.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Elizabethtown Release Date: When was the film released?

Elizabethtown was released in on Friday, October 14 , 2005. There were five other movies released on the same date, including The Fog, Paradise Now and Domino.