Plot
Drew Baylor, a renowned Oregon-based shoe designer for Mercury Worldwide Shoes, finds his world crumbling around him. His latest innovation, the Späsmotica, a shoe that was hailed as an industry game-changer, turns out to be a colossal catastrophe. It's recalled just after its mass production, costing the company almost a billion dollars and leaving Drew's professional reputation in tatters. As he stands on the precipice of despair, contemplating suicide, an unexpected phone call diverts his course.
His father, Mitch Baylor, has suddenly passed away while visiting his hometown, Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Drew, as the eldest child, is tasked with representing his mother, Hollie, and his sister, Heather, against the extended Baylor family in arranging Mitch's funeral. This mission is further complicated by the fact that Drew's family has been estranged from the Baylors for years, and the bitter remnants of past betrayals linger.
Preparing to navigate this familial minefield and maintain the illusion of his own success, Drew boards a Louisville-bound flight. It's here he meets Claire Colburn, a vivacious flight attendant whose infectious zest for life begins to seep into his own perspective. As Drew embarks on his journey to Elizabethtown, he finds himself battling more than just his professional debacle and the impending funeral. He is wrestling with his own demons, the expectations of his family, and the ghosts of his father's past.
Yet, amidst the turmoil and familial tension, Drew discovers an unexpected solace in Claire. As he delves deeper into the labyrinth of his father's past and faces his own failures, Claire's presence becomes a beacon guiding him towards a newfound understanding of life. "Elizabethtown" is more than just a tale of loss and redemption; it's a poignant exploration of despair, familial discord, and the transformative power of unexpected friendships.
Where to watch Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown is a comedy movie featuring Jed Rees and directed by Cameron Crowe.
Elizabethtown is currently streaming on CBS, Cinemax Amazon Channel, DIRECTV and fuboTV.
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