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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. 1101Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1974)King Arthur gathers his knights and faces absurd challenges on his quest for the Holy Grail, from questioning peasants to deadly rabbits and shrubberies.11 scenes / 27% analysis confidence70
  2. 1102Manhattan (1979)Ike, a writer in Manhattan, navigates complicated relationships with friends, ex-lovers, and a new romance.35 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  3. 1103KNOWING (2002)Adam Moore, a single father, discovers a mysterious list of dates and names in a time capsule linked to future tragedies.37 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  4. 1104Knight & Day (2010)June Havens, an ordinary woman, collides with mysterious Roy Miller at an airport and is thrust into a whirlwind of espionage.37 scenes / 18% analysis confidence70
  5. 1105JUMPERJUMPER follows David’s journey from a lost boy with teleportation powers to a man confronting the agency hunting him, finding love and purpose along the way.75 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  6. 1106THE OFFICE WIFE (2009)Patrick, a commitment-shy plastic surgeon, pretends to be unhappily married to win over a new love interest.25 scenes / 62% analysis confidence70
  7. 1107IDENTITYA late‐night hearing on a death row inmate dovetails with a stormy night at the Golden Palm Motel, where manager Ed and assistant Larry investigate a series of disappearances.23 scenes / 15% analysis confidence70
  8. 1108HOOK!revisits Peter Pan as a boyish adult forced back to Neverland when his children are kidnapped by Captain Hook.21 scenes / 75% analysis confidence70
  9. 1109HitchHitch, a professional “Date Doctor,” navigates both his clients’ romantic challenges and his own budding relationship with Sara.17 scenes / 37% analysis confidence70
  10. 1110Hocus Pocus (1992)Hocus Pocus follows three modern-day kids who inadvertently resurrect three 17th-century witches and must outwit them before sunrise.13 scenes / 45% analysis confidence70
  11. 1111HAPPY GILMORE (1994)Happy Gilmore, a failed hockey player with anger issues, discovers an unexpected talent for golf and embarks on a career to save his grandmother’s home.26 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  12. 1112FRIDAY (1994)Craig and Smokey navigate a tense day in South Central: from morning routines and comic squabbles through threats, a violent ambush, and eventual confrontation.22 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  13. 1113EYES WIDE SHUT (1999)Bill Harford’s routine existence is disrupted by his wife Alice’s erotic dream and his subsequent descent into a secretive sexual underworld.51 scenes / 42% analysis confidence70
  14. 1114DIRTY HARRYDirty Harry opens with violent newsreel footage and introduces Harry Ricci’s world as a hard-nosed cop.32 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  15. 1115DEATH RACEA hardened inmate, Jensen Ames, is forced into a deadly car race where victory means freedom.43 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  16. 1116Brokeback Mountain (2005)Two Texas cowboys, Ennis and Jack, form a deep bond while herding sheep on Brokeback Mountain.83 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  17. 1117BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S (1960)Holly Golightly’s glamorous yet unmoored life in New York collides with struggling writer Paul Varjak, whose world she upends and ultimately transforms.83 scenes / 55% analysis confidence70
  18. 1118BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986)Big Trouble in Little China opens with trucker Jack Burton swaggering through stormy highways before stumbling into a supernatural kidnapping plot in Chinatown.118 scenes / 80% analysis confidence70
  19. 1119ARMY OF THE DEAD (2007)A military team ventures into a zombie-infested Las Vegas underground facility to rescue a scientist, leading to chaos, personal sacrifice, and a nuclear strike that devastates the city.43 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  20. 11208 Mile (2002)Jimmy Smith navigates the tough streets and menial work in Detroit while chasing his dream of rap stardom.21 scenes / 62% analysis confidence70
  21. 112121 JUMP STREET (2005)Two rookie cops, Hanson and Jenko, go undercover at a high school to bust a criminal ring while struggling with immaturity and their partnership.24 scenes / 70% analysis confidence70
  22. 1122WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWSThe screenplay introduces a quirky vampire household in modern Wellington, establishing their mundane routines and supernatural conflicts.37 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  23. 1123VACATION (2012)Rusty Griswold, a beleaguered family man and airline pilot, yearns to reconnect with his wife and kids through the perfect vacation.50 scenes / 32% analysis confidence70
  24. 1124ARMS & THE DUDES (2012)Two small‐time arms dealers ride high on a lucrative Beretta deal until unforeseen complications force them into risky government contracts.28 scenes / 8% analysis confidence70
  25. 1125The Trial of the Chicago 7 (1968)The Trial of the Chicago 7 opens with activists rallying for a protest at the Democratic National Convention and follows their eventual prosecution.38 scenes / 6% analysis confidence70
  26. 1126THE POWER OF THE DOG (1925)Ranch foreman Phil Burbank exerts ruthless control over his family and new stepson Peter, challenging traditional masculinity.144 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  27. 1127THE BACK UPS (2010)Two mismatched detectives, Terry and Allen, bumble through crime scenes until they land a high-stakes white-collar case.39 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  28. 1128THE NUNIn THE NUN, a Vatican priest and a novitiate nun investigate a suicide at a remote Romanian abbey.39 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  29. 1129THE IDEA OF YOU (2024)Solène, a forty-year-old gallery owner and single mother, seeks solitude on a camping trip but ends up at Coachella, where she meets pop star Hayes Campbell.80 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  30. 1130THE JUDGE (2014)Defense attorney Hank Palmer returns home for his mother’s funeral and finds himself defending his estranged father, a respected judge accused of murder.35 scenes / 55% analysis confidence70
  31. 1131The GreyA group of oil‐rig workers led by Ottway crash on the Alaskan tundra and must survive wolf attacks while coping with loss and despair.43 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  32. 1132THE DUFF (2015)Bianca, labeled the DUFF by her popular friends, embarks on a self-improvement journey with reluctant tutor Wesley.50 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  33. 1133SWISS ARMY MAN (2016)Hank, stranded and suicidal, discovers a talking corpse named Manny and embarks on a surreal journey off the island.23 scenes / 35% analysis confidence70
  34. 1134SULLY (2015)Captain Sully successfully lands Flight 1549 on the Hudson River after a bird strike.102 scenes / 78% analysis confidence70
  35. 1135SUICIDE SQUAD (2016)A group of incarcerated supervillains is assembled by Amanda Waller into Task Force X to battle a supernatural threat unleashed by the Enchantress.23 scenes / 80% analysis confidence70
  36. 1136STEVE JOBSSteve Jobs races through launch preparations while juggling professional and personal conflicts.47 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  37. 1137SOMETHING'S WRONG WITH ROSEPsychiatrist Rose begins in her clinical routine but is plunged into uncertainty when a patient’s haunting claims blur her grasp on reality.58 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  38. 1138SING STREET (2014)Conor Lawlor is transferred to a tough Dublin school, where bullying and family strife lead him to form a makeshift band.100 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  39. 1139SOLDADOSicario follows two parallel storylines: Matt and Alejandro’s covert DEA mission to extract a cartel informant, and the journeys of migrants Isabel and Miguel through the brutal cartel network.23 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  40. 1140SIN CITYSin City follows antihero Marv as he seeks vengeance for Goldie’s murder, descending into brutal confrontations from the saloon to the woods and ultimately facing corrupt power and his own downfall.20 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  41. 1141SALTBURN (2022)Oliver, a scholarship student at aristocratic Saltburn, is drawn into the opulent but unsettling Catton family by his charismatic roommate Felix.41 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  42. 1142Run & Gun (2012)Run & Gun opens with Hayden’s frantic chase through LA, setting a high-octane tone.19 scenes / 80% analysis confidence70
  43. 1143RED SPARROW (1976)A hardened CIA officer and a trained Russian operative are drawn into a dangerous game of espionage and seduction.108 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  44. 1144PREDATORS (1996)A skilled operative, Dutch, fights invisible assailants, is captured by alien forces, and sent on a deadly mission to Arkus 6.36 scenes / 55% analysis confidence70
  45. 1145POWER RANGERSTeenagers Jason, Billy, Zack, Kim and Trini are recruited by Zordon to become Power Rangers, discovering Zords and ancient threats.17 scenes / 52% analysis confidence70
  46. 1146CODA (2021)Ruby, the only hearing member of her fishing family, juggles her duties on the trawler with her secret passion for singing.15 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  47. 1147ATONEMENT (2007)A young Briony Tallis is eager to prove her talent as a playwright, setting off a chain of misunderstandings that irrevocably alters the lives of her sister Cecilia and family friend Robbie.50 scenes / 68% analysis confidence70
  48. 1148SicarioFBI agent Kate Macy is drawn into a secret interagency task force to combat cartel violence on the U.S.–Mexico border.73 scenes / 10% analysis confidence70
  49. 1149Hannibal (1999)FBI trainee Clarice Starling’s early failures and personal doubts set her on a mission to track down Hannibal Lecter, leading her into Mason Verger’s dangerous world.55 scenes / 60% analysis confidence70
  50. 1150G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA (2007)The screenplay opens with the capture of arms dealer James McCullen, establishes the G.I.79 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  51. 1151GAME 6 (2004)GAME 6 follows Nicky Rogan, a former taxi driver turned producer, as he navigates family tensions, professional crises, and a brewing obsession with critic Steven Schwimmer against the backdrop of the 1986 World Series.113 scenes / 17% analysis confidence70
  52. 1152LIFE (1999)Two moonshiners, Ray Gibson and Claude Banks, are framed for murder and sentenced to a brutal prison farm.65 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  53. 1153Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)A group of friends set off on a bachelor party to a disappointing ski resort, only to discover their hot tub is a time machine.39 scenes / 45% analysis confidence70
  54. 1154The Village (2004)A secluded village lives in fear of mysterious creatures beyond the woods.51 scenes / 48% analysis confidence70
  55. 1155John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)John Wick pursues redemption and a way out of his blood debt, traveling from New York through Paris, Osaka, and Berlin.58 scenes / 25% analysis confidence70
  56. 1156FROZEN (2009)Three college friends bribe their way onto a ski lift for a final run, only to be stranded overnight when the lift shuts down.95 scenes / 42% analysis confidence70
  57. 1157THE BOURNE IDENTITYAn amnesiac man is rescued at sea and discovers clues to his identity, leading him to a clandestine CIA operation.55 scenes / 75% analysis confidence70
  58. 1158RED PLANET (2000)Red Planet opens with Earth’s ecological collapse narrated from space, then follows the Ares crew’s ill-fated Mars mission.25 scenes / 35% analysis confidence70
  59. 1159THE SAINT (1995)A mysterious orphan flashback introduces a formative injustice before cutting to master thief Simon Templar’s high-stakes infiltration of corporate espionage.52 scenes / 70% analysis confidence70
  60. 1160Meet the Parents (1999)Meet the Parents follows Greg as he navigates the perilous world of his future in-laws, enduring a series of humiliations and near-disasters before proving his worth.17 scenes / 72% analysis confidence70
  61. 1161MARTYRS (2009)MARTYRS opens with a young Lucie’s escape and establishes Anna’s lifelong bond to her trauma before ten years later the adult Lucie returns with violence, dragging Anna into a horrifying underworld of torture.41 scenes / 60% analysis confidence70
  62. 1162LONGLEGS (2023)FBI agent Lee Harker is drawn into the disturbing Longlegs case after her partner is killed.43 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  63. 1163KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (2016)Young Kubo, raised in isolation by his mother, must embark on a perilous journey to retrieve his father’s armor and defeat vengeful spirits.26 scenes / 70% analysis confidence70
  64. 1164IN THE HEART OF THE SEA (1850)Herman Melville seeks out Tom Nickerson to learn of the Essex’s tragic whaling voyage.33 scenes / 42% analysis confidence70
  65. 1165FOCUS (2012)FOCUS follows expert con man Nicky as he mentors rookie Jess, forming a professional and romantic partnership.51 scenes / 29% analysis confidence70
  66. 1166Flow (2021)A lone cat embarks on an unexpected voyage after a massive wave sweeps him away.50 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  67. 1167Armstrong (2016)“Armstrong” follows Neil Armstrong’s journey from high‐altitude test flights to the historic Apollo 11 mission and its aftermath.32 scenes / 50% analysis confidence70
  68. 1168THE FALL (2024)Divorcing couple Sam and Megan Girard find themselves trapped in an alien invasion as they navigate escalating chaos across Atlanta.32 scenes / 70% analysis confidence70
  69. 1169EXTRACTION (2011)Harry Turner’s quiet life is upended when his retired-analyst father Leonard is abducted, propelling him into a globe-trotting rescue mission.37 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  70. 1170EPICA princess’s fairy tale wedding sets off a cryptic prophecy that leads her on a quest through a gritty land, where she teams up with a thief to reclaim her identity and her ring.21 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  71. 1171DON'T WORRY DARLINGEvelyn Peterson’s idyllic 1950s domestic life masks a disturbing undercurrent of control and illusion.33 scenes / 72% analysis confidence70
  72. 1172Don't Look Up (2021)Two astronomers discover an extinction-level comet and struggle to convince an indifferent government and public to act before it’s too late.48 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  73. 1173DEEPWATER HORIZON (2013)Deepwater Horizon introduces Mike Williams and the rig crew enjoying routine camaraderie before a pressure spike hints at impending disaster.30 scenes / 70% analysis confidence70
  74. 1174DAREDEVIL: THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR (2012)Young Matt Murdock grows up in Hell’s Kitchen, loses his father to crime, and assumes the vigilante mantle of Daredevil.30 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  75. 1175DAMSELDamsel follows Samuel’s quest to rescue Penelope from a remote shack, aided by Parson Henry, only to end in tragedy and eventual healing.24 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  76. 1176Collateral BeautyGrieving ad man Howard Inlet withdraws after a personal tragedy, prompting his colleagues to concoct a scheme to reengage him by personifying abstractions of Love, Time, and Death.64 scenes / 72% analysis confidence70
  77. 1177BLOODSHOTRay Garrison, a Navy SEAL turned super-soldier called Bloodshot, infiltrates enemy camps and is resurrected by a secret program after his wife’s murder.51 scenes / 18% analysis confidence70
  78. 1178BIRD BOX (2014)Malorie leads two children on a blindfolded river journey to safety while flashbacks reveal the collapse of society under unseen creatures.15 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  79. 1179BAYWATCHBaywatch follows rookie Matt Brody joining Mitch Buchanan’s elite lifeguard team as they uncover a drug-smuggling ring led by a wealthy developer.22 scenes / 35% analysis confidence70
  80. 1180BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALEAt the El Royale motel, disparate guests with hidden agendas converge, sparking tension as secrets surface and alliances shift.32 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  81. 1181ANNABELLENew parents John and Mia Form receive a mysterious doll and soon find their lives upended by cult violence and supernatural terror.21 scenes / 45% analysis confidence70
  82. 1182A STAR IS BORN (2009)A seasoned star meets a talented singer and helps launch her career while battling his own demons.93 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  83. 1183A BRONX TALEYoung Cologio Anello navigates life between his honest bus‐driver father and charismatic mob boss Johnny.41 scenes / 7% analysis confidence70
  84. 11843:10 to Yuma3:10 to Yuma opens on the Evans family’s nighttime ranch vigil before a barn set ablaze propels Dan Evans into the moral and physical trial of escorting outlaw Ben Wade.65 scenes / 70% analysis confidence70
  85. 11852 GUNSUndercover agents Bobby and Stig unknowingly rob a CIA slush fund and must team up to survive both the agency and drug lords.38 scenes / 40% analysis confidence70
  86. 1186HORSE SOLDIERS (2016)Captain Mitch Nelson’s life is split between his dangerous mission in Afghanistan and his family at home.24 scenes / 55% analysis confidence70
  87. 1187WILD THINGS: DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH (2004)Privileged teenager Marie Clifford navigates her stepfather Jay’s criminal accusation when her rival Elena accuses him of rape.70 scenes / 21% analysis confidence70
  88. 1188STRANGE DAYS (1993)Lenny Nero navigates a gritty near-future Los Angeles, peddling illicit SQUID recordings while confronting personal and societal trauma.65 scenes / 20% analysis confidence70
  89. 1189ST. ELMO'S FIRE (1984)A group of recent college graduates reunites after a tragic accident and wrestles with careers, relationships, and unfulfilled dreams in Georgetown.57 scenes / 30% analysis confidence70
  90. 1190SpanglishSpanglish follows Flor’s journey from Mexico City to working for an affluent American family, balancing her daughter Cristina’s education hopes with her demanding job.152 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  91. 1191SPARTAN (2002)Special Agent Scott embarks on a high-stakes rescue mission after Laura Newton’s disappearance, confronting bureaucratic obstacles and moral quandaries.50 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  92. 1192THE PROPOSAL (2006)Margaret, a high-powered book editor, and her assistant Richard fake a romance to appease her Alaskan grandmother.89 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  93. 1193Peggy Sue Got Married (1985)Peggy, trapped between her failing marriage and mundane life, faints at her high school reunion and awakens in 1960.71 scenes / 52% analysis confidence70
  94. 1194The Mystery Men (1997)An ex‐villain is sprung from an insane asylum just as a ragtag group of underdog superheroes struggles for recognition.24 scenes / 5% analysis confidence70
  95. 1195RED DRAGON (1984)FBI profiler Will Graham is recruited from retirement to catch a new serial killer, consulting imprisoned Hannibal Lecktor for insight.71 scenes / 12% analysis confidence70
  96. 1196THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK (1995)Queen Anne gives birth to twin princes, one of whom is secretly imprisoned.75 scenes / 40% analysis confidence70
  97. 1197Horrible Bosses (2010)Three underpaid friends endure abusive bosses and hatch a ludicrous murder scheme that spirals out of control.111 scenes / 8% analysis confidence70
  98. 1198High FidelityHigh Fidelity follows Rob Gordon’s obsessive recounting of his past relationships as he grapples with his breakup with Laura and attempts to win her back.77 scenes / 42% analysis confidence70
  99. 1199Hackers (1995)Hackers opens with a militarized raid on a suburban home, setting a tone of authority versus individual freedom.49 scenes / 45% analysis confidence70
  100. 1200GET SHORTY (1995)Chili Palmer’s world as a smooth‐talking loan shark and movie enthusiast is established when his coat is stolen and he navigates underworld confrontations.30 scenes / 85% analysis confidence70