Elizabethtown (2005) movie poster

Elizabethtown (2005)

"It's a heck of a place to find yourself"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 61%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 36% (RT: 27%, MC: 45) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Runtime
2h 4m
Country
United States of America, Germany
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (1,179 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
27%
Metacritic
45
Cast
Orlando Bloom as Drew Baylor
Kirsten Dunst as Claire Colburn
Susan Sarandon as Hollie Baylor
Alec Baldwin as Phil DeVoss
Bruce McGill as Bill Banyon
Judy Greer as Heather Baylor
Jessica Biel as Ellen Kishmore
Paul Schneider as Jessie Baylor
It's divisive. Only 61% of audiences liked it based on 1,179 votes. Critics scored it lower at 36%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Drew Baylor is fired after causing his shoe company to lose hundreds of millions of dollars. To make matters worse, he's also dumped by his girlfriend. On the verge of ending it all, Drew gets a new lease on life when he returns to his family's small Kentucky hometown after his father dies. Along the way, he meets a flight attendant with whom he falls in love. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Elizabethtown was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of Elizabethtown, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Elizabethtown is a 2005 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Cameron Crowe. Drew Baylor is fired after causing his shoe company to lose hundreds of millions of dollars. To make matters worse, he's also dumped by his girlfriend.

On the verge of ending it all, Drew gets a new lease on life when he returns to his family's small Kentucky hometown after his father dies. Along the way, he meets a flight attendant with whom he falls in love. The film has been rated by 1,179 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Elizabethtown delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Elizabethtown (2005) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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