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Save the Cat Beat Sheet Rankings

Ranked Save the Cat beat sheet analysis for 1916 SlugDB scripts, sorted by overall framework fit score from 0-100.

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  1. 1001The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)Engineer Patterson is hired to build a bridge in Tsavo but must first confront man–eating lions terrorizing the railway workforce.32 scenes / 34% analysis confidence75
  2. 1002MAJOR LEAGUEAn underdog Cleveland Indians team is assembled to lose on purpose so the owner can relocate the franchise.58 scenes / 82% analysis confidence75
  3. 1003AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTYThe Weston family reunites at their Oklahoma home after Beverly’s mysterious disappearance and death, exposing long-buried resentments and alliances.77 scenes / 72% analysis confidence75
  4. 1004KILLING ZOEKilling Zoe follows Zed’s descent into a high-stakes Paris bank robbery and his relationship with Zoey.53 scenes / 65% analysis confidence75
  5. 1005AGNES OF GODA court-appointed psychiatrist, Dr.93 scenes / 72% analysis confidence75
  6. 1006DRAGONSLAYERA young magician, Galen, undertakes a perilous quest after his mentor’s death, confronting dragons, betrayal, and faith.86 scenes / 40% analysis confidence75
  7. 1007THE CROW: CITY OF ANGELS (1996)After Ashe and his son are murdered, Ashe is resurrected by a mystical crow and embarks on a path of vengeance guided by Sarah.46 scenes / 82% analysis confidence75
  8. 1008END OF WATCH (2011)Two LAPD officers, Taylor and Zavala, patrol South Central L.A., filming their daily duties even as they race through shootouts and rescue missions.55 scenes / 32% analysis confidence74
  9. 1009WARCRAFT (2009)Lo'Gosh, a gladiator slave, is freed and drawn into the Alliance’s mission against the orcish horde.50 scenes / 21% analysis confidence72
  10. 1010THE VIRGIN SUICIDES (1999)A neighboring boy becomes mesmerized by the enigmatic Lisbon sisters after the tragic suicide attempt of Cecilia.37 scenes / 63% analysis confidence72
  11. 1011THE LAST WITCH HUNTERWitch hunter Kaulder pursues the rebirth of the Witch Queen, uncovering betrayals within the Church and facing his own haunted past.37 scenes / 45% analysis confidence72
  12. 10121492: Conquest of Paradise (1991)Chris Columbus’s journey from disgraced governor to visionary explorer unfolds through court intrigues, family bonds, and the perils of the unknown.71 scenes / 72% analysis confidence72
  13. 1013LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)Lawrence transitions from a restless motorcyclist to a desert commander, embracing Arab forces to capture Akaba before suffering moral crises amid tribal politics and war atrocities.65 scenes / 30% analysis confidence72
  14. 1014THE WETTEST COUNTY (2009)In Prohibition-era Virginia, the Bondurant brothers build a moonshine empire amid violence and loss.30 scenes / 67% analysis confidence72
  15. 1015K-PAX (2000)A mysterious patient named Prot arrives at a psychiatric hospital claiming to be an alien from the planet K-PAX and disrupts the routines of both staff and other patients.53 scenes / 30% analysis confidence72
  16. 1016HOME ALONE (1990)Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy, is accidentally left home alone when his large family flies to Paris for Christmas.36 scenes / 62% analysis confidence72
  17. 1017FIRST BLOODEx–Green Beret John Rambo drifts into a small town seeking an old comrade, only to be arrested and provoked by the local sheriff.73 scenes / 12% analysis confidence72
  18. 1018FAST 5Dom, Brian, Mia and their allies navigate a deadly cat-and-mouse game in Rio’s favelas as they plot to take down a drug lord.20 scenes / 34% analysis confidence72
  19. 1019Death Proof (2006)Death Proof follows a group of women targeted by a murderous stuntman, then a year later a second group who turn the tables.35 scenes / 82% analysis confidence72
  20. 1020A Knight's Tale (1999)William, a peasant squire, seizes his dead master’s identity to joust for glory, meets allies and love, overcomes poverty and injury, and ultimately earns true nobility.24 scenes / 27% analysis confidence72
  21. 1021VAN HELSINGVan Helsing races to stop Dracula from creating an army of the undead, forming uneasy alliances and facing personal doubts before confronting both vampire brides and monstrous creations.29 scenes / 25% analysis confidence72
  22. 1022The Two Popes (2019)The Two Popes traces Cardinal Bergoglio’s reluctant journey from Buenos Aires priest to Pope Francis, framed by his evolving relationship with Pope Benedict XVI.73 scenes / 72% analysis confidence72
  23. 1023The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)Royal Tenenbaum returns to his fractured family, attempting to reconcile with his estranged wife and prodigal children.102 scenes / 72% analysis confidence72
  24. 1024THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARDExpert bodyguard Michael Bryce reluctantly teams up with deadly witness Sean Kiernan to survive Demidov’s assassins and ensure Kiernan testifies at The Hague.51 scenes / 32% analysis confidence72
  25. 1025The AccountantThe Accountant follows a socially awkward forensic accountant, Christian Wolff, who balances his high-functioning autism alongside a hidden life as a lethal fixer.39 scenes / 48% analysis confidence72
  26. 1026A DRY WHITE SEASON (1987)A liberal schoolteacher, Ben Du Toit, is drawn into the fight against apartheid after his Black friend’s son is beaten and dies in custody.103 scenes / 12% analysis confidence72
  27. 1027Shrek the ThirdShrek is thrust from domestic life into a quest to find the rightful heir, Artie, and save Far Far Away from Prince Charming’s coup.55 scenes / 74% analysis confidence72
  28. 1028Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)Attack of the Clones opens with political intrigue on Coruscant, then shifts to assassination attempts that propel the Jedi into action.38 scenes / 15% analysis confidence72
  29. 1029Next (2004)In NEXT, precognitive gambler Cris Johnson is pursued by government agents who wish to use his abilities to prevent a terrorist attack.72 scenes / 76% analysis confidence72
  30. 1030THE BEE KEEPERA reclusive beekeeper, Clay, turns vigilante after his neighbor Eloise is scammed and killed.77 scenes / 72% analysis confidence72
  31. 1031Match Point (2005)Chris, a former tennis pro, secures a job in London, marries wealthy Chloe, but is drawn into an affair with aspiring actress Nola.74 scenes / 35% analysis confidence72
  32. 1032KICKASSA shy teen obsessed with superheroes attempts to become one after his mother’s death.149 scenes / 12% analysis confidence72
  33. 1033Isle of Dogs (2018)In a dystopian city, Mayor Kobayashi exiles all dogs to Trash Island, where a young boy Atari crash-lands searching for his lost dog, Spots.24 scenes / 72% analysis confidence72
  34. 1034Inside Man (2006)A meticulous bank heist unfolds in real time, intercut with Detective Keith Miller’s personal and professional struggles as he’s tasked to negotiate.20 scenes / 70% analysis confidence72
  35. 1035BULLET TRAIN (2012)Undercover agent Caleb Wallis’s family vacation on a high-speed train turns into a race against time when ex-black-ops operative Will Connover is discovered onboard.96 scenes / 34% analysis confidence72
  36. 1036BOOKSMARTTwo overachieving best friends, Molly and Amy, excel academically but realize they've neglected the high school ‘fun’ they’ve always dismissed.119 scenes / 12% analysis confidence72
  37. 1037YES MAN (2007)Carl starts as a closed-off bank employee who begrudgingly attends a “Yes” seminar, then embarks on a year of saying yes to every opportunity.121 scenes / 24% analysis confidence72
  38. 1038THEYNewly graduated Julia joins friends for a celebratory road trip to a remote cabin, where a hit‐and‐run and strange metal objects spark escalating terror.42 scenes / 78% analysis confidence72
  39. 1039Next Friday (1999)Craig returns home for the weekend, only to be drawn into neighborhood chaos involving his cousin Day-Day, a looming tax bill on his uncle’s house, and the return of Debo seeking revenge.31 scenes / 21% analysis confidence72
  40. 1040EVENT HORIZONWeir is pulled from his nightmares to lead a rescue mission to the reappeared Event Horizon.56 scenes / 54% analysis confidence72
  41. 1041THE ASSIGNMENT (1996)Ex–Navy man Annibal Ramirez is recruited by CIA agent Jack Shaw to impersonate terrorist Carlos in a high‐stakes bait operation.101 scenes / 12% analysis confidence72
  42. 1042American PieAmerican Pie follows four high‐school friends who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation.61 scenes / 71% analysis confidence72
  43. 1043A Scanner DarklyA paranoid drug addict, Bob Arctor, infiltrates Orange County’s cocaine scene under a scramble suit while battling his own hallucinations about infestation.136 scenes / 47% analysis confidence72
  44. 1044WONDER BOYS (1999)Professor Grady Tripp’s mundane academic life is upended by a series of chaotic events involving his students, a missing dog, and a rekindled affair.107 scenes / 78% analysis confidence72
  45. 1045THE DEVIL'S ADVOCATE (1997)Hotshot attorney Kevin Lomax defends small‐town criminals, gets recruited by a mysterious New York law firm led by John Milton, and experiences professional highs and personal horrors as he uncovers Milton’s true identity.112 scenes / 17% analysis confidence72
  46. 1046HELLRAISER III: HELL ON EARTH (1991)Hellraiser III follows reporter Joey Summerskill as she uncovers the deadly origins of a mysterious puzzle box and the Cenobite Pinhead.46 scenes / 56% analysis confidence72
  47. 1047THE REPLACEMENTS (1999)A washed‐up quarterback, Shane Falco, is coaxed into leading an NFL replacement team during a players’ strike.54 scenes / 46% analysis confidence72
  48. 1048Hostage (2002)Police negotiator Jeff Talley tries to save a family held hostage by three robbers in their suburban home.55 scenes / 68% analysis confidence72
  49. 1049Barry Lyndon (1973)Barry Lyndon follows the rise and fall of Roderick James, an ambitious Irishman who courts fortune through gambling and espionage, only to be undone by debt and betrayal.80 scenes / 82% analysis confidence72
  50. 1050INSIDIOUS (2010)A family moves into a haunted house, their son falls into an unexplainable coma, and they enlist a paranormal team to rescue him from a spirit realm.86 scenes / 14% analysis confidence72
  51. 1051Charlie's Angels (1999)The screenplay follows the Angels as they receive their mission, face internal doubts, and enter the field to rescue Eric Knox.39 scenes / 6% analysis confidence72
  52. 1052CIRQUE DU FREAKTeenager Darren Shan’s ordinary world of school pranks and insect hunting collides with the supernatural when his friend Steve introduces him to the Cirque du Freak.66 scenes / 52% analysis confidence72
  53. 1053APRIL FOOL'S DAY (1986)College friends arrive on a remote island for an April Fool’s weekend and quickly find themselves targeted by a series of gruesome pranks–some real, some staged.96 scenes / 67% analysis confidence72
  54. 1054FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE (2022)The film opens with Dumbledore arranging a secret mission to protect a newly born Qilin, setting Newt Scamander and company on a globe-spanning adventure.72 scenes / 12% analysis confidence72
  55. 1055FOXCATCHERMark Schultz is introduced as a driven but under-appreciated Olympic wrestler whose life is upended when he’s recruited by eccentric billionaire John du Pont.95 scenes / 35% analysis confidence72
  56. 1056American History X (1997)American History X follows Danny Vinyard’s grappling with his brother Derek’s racist legacy, intercut with Derek’s own journey from hate to redemption in prison.107 scenes / 43% analysis confidence72
  57. 1057NURSE BETTYBetty, a small-town waitress obsessed with a TV soap opera, catapults herself into a real-life adventure after stealing a car to pursue her on-screen hero.151 scenes / 32% analysis confidence72
  58. 1058Priscilla (2023)Priscilla’s journey unfolds as a naive teenager uprooted from Germany to the glittering yet controlling world of Elvis Presley.107 scenes / 27% analysis confidence72
  59. 1059DEEP COVERUndercover cop Joe Stevens infiltrates a Los Angeles drug ring, struggling with identity and loyalty as he climbs the criminal hierarchy.73 scenes / 24% analysis confidence72
  60. 1060RUST AND BONE (2011)RUST AND BONE intercuts Ali’s struggle as a single father with Stephanie’s life-altering injury, weaving two arcs of survival and emotional healing.143 scenes / 45% analysis confidence72
  61. 1061DEATH TO SMOOCHY (2000)A disgraced children’s TV host is replaced by an earnest newcomer, setting off a bitter rivalry that spirals into sabotage and violence.58 scenes / 35% analysis confidence72
  62. 1062BIRDMANFading star Riggan prepares his comeback on Broadway while battling self-doubt, critical reviews, and his own alter ego.58 scenes / 82% analysis confidence72
  63. 1063Gods and Monsters (1997)A troubled young gardener, Clayton Boone, is hired by aging film director James Whale.59 scenes / 30% analysis confidence72
  64. 1064SNL 1975SNL 1975 follows Lorne Michaels as he navigates the chaos of launching a live comedy show, balancing creative demands, network pressures, and eccentric performers.64 scenes / 67% analysis confidence72
  65. 1065FREQUENCY (1998)Frequency opens with a dramatic rescue by firefighter Frank Sullivan, then shifts to his son John in 1998 discovering a mysterious ham radio link to his father in 1969.101 scenes / 12% analysis confidence72
  66. 1066Mrs. Brown (1864)Brown follows Queen Victoria’s journey from isolated mourning to renewed duty through her growing bond with John Brown, a devoted servant.66 scenes / 48% analysis confidence72
  67. 1067The InsiderThe Insider follows investigative producer Lowell Bergman as he uncovers a tobacco industry whistleblower, Jeffrey Wigand, and fights corporate and legal pressure to air his revelations on 60 Minutes.74 scenes / 42% analysis confidence72
  68. 1068RESIDENT EVIL (1998)After a deadly lab breach, S.T.A.R.S.19 scenes / 74% analysis confidence72
  69. 1069Jurassic Park IIIJurassic Park III opens with a leisure parasailing trip turned deadly on Isla Sorna and quickly shifts to Dr.24 scenes / 45% analysis confidence72
  70. 1070GattacaGattaca follows Vincent’s transformation from a genetically discriminated “in-valid” to a determined astronaut impersonating Jerome Morrow.153 scenes / 12% analysis confidence72
  71. 1071Sphere (1996)Norman Johnson is called to investigate a mysterious crash and is thrust into an underwater habitat where an ancient spacecraft and its enigmatic sphere await.54 scenes / 58% analysis confidence72
  72. 1072ZOOLANDER (1998)Zoolander follows a dim‐witted male model, Derek, whose shallow world is upended by a deadly accident, CIA intrigue and a convoluted assassination plot.47 scenes / 8% analysis confidence70
  73. 1073What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1992)Gilbert Grape struggles under the weight of family responsibilities in a stagnant small town until a chance relationship with Becky sparks hope.39 scenes / 80% analysis confidence70
  74. 1074We're The Millers (2004)David, a small‐time dealer, attempts to quit his drug business but is pulled into one final smuggling job posing as a family.14 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  75. 1075VENOM (1997)Eddy Brock, a disgraced reporter, bonds with an alien Symbiote to become Venom just as a more dangerous Symbiote, Carnage, emerges by killing its host, Cletus Kasady.62 scenes / 69% analysis confidence70
  76. 1076CHENEY (2017)CHENEY charts Dick Cheney’s rise from a behind-the-scenes operator to a power broker shaping U.S.20 scenes / 70% analysis confidence70
  77. 1077TRANSFORMERS 4 (2012)After Earth reels from Cybertronian debris, both Autobots and humans grapple with fear and hostility.31 scenes / 58% analysis confidence70
  78. 1078TOMB RAIDER (1999)Lara Croft’s quest to uncover ancient secrets propels her from solo tomb raider to expedition leader facing mercenaries, natural perils, and betrayal.27 scenes / 52% analysis confidence70
  79. 1079TOMORROWLAND (2001)Tommy Carson navigates the high-stakes world of Las Vegas gambling while grappling with his late father’s legacy and a mysterious technological discovery.30 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  80. 1080THEY LIVE (1988)John Nada arrives in a new city, struggling with unemployment and homelessness before encountering a mysterious preacher and meeting Frank.38 scenes / 65% analysis confidence70
  81. 1081THE LONE RANGERThe Lone Ranger opens with a nighttime train sequence that establishes John Reid’s heroic ingenuity and Tonto’s partnership.53 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  82. 1082THE GREAT ESCAPE (1962)Allied POWs arrive at Stalag Luft and immediately begin plotting a mass escape through elaborate tunnels.52 scenes / 78% analysis confidence70
  83. 1083The Dark Knight (2008)A ruthless criminal known as the Joker throws Gotham into chaos with a series of escalating crimes, forcing Batman to confront his own methods and ideals.105 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  84. 1084THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS (2000)Undercover cop Brian O’Conner infiltrates Dominic Toretto’s street racing crew to solve a series of truck hijackings.26 scenes / 5% analysis confidence70
  85. 1085THE AMAZING SPIDER MANPeter Parker gains spider‐powers and struggles with the responsibility that comes with them.16 scenes / 72% analysis confidence70
  86. 1086DIE HARD 4.0 (2005)DIE HARD 4.0 opens with a low‐level security breach at a nuclear plant, pulling veteran John McClane back into action as a cyber‐attack threatens national infrastructure.17 scenes / 70% analysis confidence70
  87. 1087White House Down (2012)John Cale and his daughter Emily visit the White House just as a coup unfolds.56 scenes / 72% analysis confidence70
  88. 1088RedLudlow’s peaceful rural life is shattered when Danny McCormack kills his dog Red, launching him on a quest for justice.36 scenes / 72% analysis confidence70
  89. 1089Pain & GainPain & Gain follows Daniel Lugo’s transformation from eager fitness coordinator into criminal mastermind.90 scenes / 8% analysis confidence70
  90. 1090LAST NIGHT IN SOHO (2021)Ellie, an aspiring fashion student, arrives in London carrying memories of her mother and quickly faces both new friends and unsettling visions.119 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  91. 1091THE BLUES BROTHERS (1979)After Jake Blues is released from prison at dawn, he reunites with his brother Elwood to save their childhood orphanage by raising money through music.52 scenes / 27% analysis confidence70
  92. 1092SPY KIDSSpy Kids follows the Cortez children as they step out of their safe, domestic world into a high-stakes adventure to rescue their parents and learn to work together.35 scenes / 82% analysis confidence70
  93. 1093STAND BY ME (1985)An adult Gordie Lachance reflects on a childhood summer when he and his friends set out to find a dead body, confronting fears, friendship, and loss of innocence.11 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  94. 1094SAW IISAW II introduces detective Eric Matthews as he investigates Jigsaw’s deadly games while his son Daniel unknowingly becomes a target.58 scenes / 45% analysis confidence70
  95. 1095ROCKY IV (1985)Rocky balances his life and relationships before facing a devastating event that propels him into intense training and self-doubt.27 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  96. 1096RAMPAGE (1986)Anthony Fraser as he investigates a series of brutal home‐invasion murders committed by Charles Reece, a disturbed loner.49 scenes / 57% analysis confidence70
  97. 1097RAMBO III (1987)Rambo III opens with a deadly ambush and moves quickly into Rambo’s recruitment and rescue mission.24 scenes / 70% analysis confidence70
  98. 1098Paris, Texas (1983)A mute drifter, Travis, is found in the Texas desert and brought to a clinic where his brother Walt learns of his condition and drives him back home.87 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  99. 1099NOAH (2014)Noah’s journey unfolds from a prophetic vision and a moral setup through building and boarding the Ark, facing internal and external conflicts, to a redemptive final image.18 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  100. 1100MUNICH (2005)Munich follows Mossad agent Avner as he is recruited to avenge the 1972 Olympic massacre, assembling a hit team and executing targets across Europe.125 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70