Drew Baylor (played by Orlando Bloom) is a successful designer at a shoe company that has just launched a new product, the Spasmodica, a shoe with a fatal flaw that causes the company to recall the entire stock and lose almost a billion dollars. Drew is blamed for the debacle and fired. To make matters worse, his girlfriend Ellen (played by Jessica Biel) breaks up with him as soon as he tells her the bad news.
Drew returns to his apartment in Oregon and prepares to kill himself, but his family interrupts his plans when they call him to come to his hometown of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, after his father dies suddenly. Drew reluctantly agrees and travels to the small town, where his family, including his mother (played by Susan Sarandon), his sister (played by Judy Greer), and his eccentric uncle (played by Alec Baldwin), welcome him back.
During his stay in Elizabethtown, Drew meets Claire (played by Kirsten Dunst), a flight attendant who is charming and quirky. As Drew helps his family plan his father's memorial service, he begins to see that there is more to life than his job and his ex-girlfriend. Claire shows him the joy of living in the moment and enjoying the simple things in life.
Drew eventually realizes that he can move on from his past mistakes and find happiness again. He decides to take a road trip with Claire to see some of the places his father loved, including New Orleans and Memphis. Their journey helps Drew gain perspective on his life and provides a bittersweet ending to the story.
Elizabethtown is a romantic comedy-drama that explores themes of family, love, loss, and redemption. It was directed by Cameron Crowe and released in 2005. While it received mixed reviews from critics, the movie has developed a small following of fans who appreciate its quirky humor and heartfelt message.