Learn how to write a screenplay through detailed beat sheets of your favorite movies!
State of Grace Written by Dennis McIntyreUncredited rewrite by David RabeDirected by Phil JoanouRunning time: 129 minutesYear: 1990 STATE OF GRACE BEAT SHEET / STORY MAP PROTAGONIST: Terry Noonan, 30, undercover cop assigned to take down his old friendsCHARACTERIZATION |…
The Incredible Hulk Screenplay by Zak PennUncredited draft by Edward NortonDirected by Louis LeterrierRunning time: 105 minutesYear:2008 BASIC STORY MAP PROTAGONIST: Bruce Banner / The HulkCHARACTERIZATION/MAIN MISBEHAVIOR: Scientist | AngerEXTERNAL GOAL: To cure himself of the HulkINTERNAL GOAL: To control…
True Romance Written by Quentin TarantinoDirected by Tony ScottRunning Time: 117 minutesYear: 1993Poster by Matt Ryan BASIC STORY MAP PROTAGONIST: Clarence Worley, 20-something comic shop clerkCHARACTERIZATION | MAIN MISBEHAVIOR: Heroic, Witty | Reckless SchizophrenicEXTERNAL GOAL: To sell the cocaine /…
Alien Screenplay by Dan O’BannonStory by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald ShusettDirected by Ridley ScottRunning time: 114 minutesYear: 1979 BASIC STORY MAP PROTAGONIST: Ripley, female warrant officer onboard the commercial towing spacecraft, The NostromoCHARACTERIZATION/MAIN MISBEHAVIOR: Tough, Brave, Resourceful / CallousEXTERNAL GOAL:…
The Karate Kid Written by Robert Mark KamenDirected by John G. AvildsenRunning time: 123 minutesYear: 1984 BASIC STORY MAP PROTAGONIST: Daniel LaRusso, high school seniorCHARACTERIZATION|MAIN MISBEHAVIOR: Weakling |Hot-headedEXTERNAL GOAL: To learn karate | To win the tournamentINTERNAL GOAL: To find…
Gravity Written by Alfonso Cuarón & Jonás CuarónDirected by Alfonso CuarónRunning time: 84 minutesYear: 2013Click Here To Download the Script (PDF) BASIC STORY MAP PROTAGONIST: Dr. Ryan Stone, medical engineer on her first space missionCHARACTERIZATION|MAIN MISBEHAVIOR: Highly skilled scientist |…
Dallas Buyers Club Written by Craig Borten and Melisa WallackDirected by Jean-Marc ValléeRunning time: 113 minutesYear: 2013Download the Script (PDF) BASIC STORY MAP PROTAGONIST: Ron Woodroof, 40s, electrician diagnosed with AIDSCHARACTERIZATION|MAIN MISBEHAVIOR: Street-wise | Bigot, Addict EXTERNAL GOAL: To find…
Fletch Screenplay by Andrew BergmanBased on the novel by Gregory McDonaldDirected by Michael RitchieRunning time: 105 minutesYear: 1985 BASIC STORY MAP PROTAGONIST: Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher, 40s, investigative reporterCHARACTERIZATION|MAIN MISBEHAVIOR: Headstrong, Disguise expert | Smart-assEXTERNAL GOAL: To investigate Stanwyk | To…
AMERICAN GANGSTER Screenplay by Steven ZaillianDirected by Ridley ScottRunning time: 150 minutesYear: 2007 BASIC TWO PROTAGONIST STORY MAP PROTAGONIST: Frank LucasCHARACTERIZATION/MAIN MISBEHAVIOR: Business-minded | GreedEXTERNAL GOAL: To create a business with a superior product | To expand and maintain his…
