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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. 1801MadeBobby and his friend Ricky finish an underground boxing match, then Bobby navigates his complicated relationship with Jessica while seeking work from Max.10 scenes / 20% analysis confidence30
  2. 1802THE TIME MACHINEThe Time Traveller demonstrates his invention and embarks on a journey that advances through peaceful future landscapes into the darkness of Morlock-infested depths.132 scenes / 22% analysis confidence30
  3. 1803The Real Ghostbusters: Poultrygeist! (1988)The Real Ghostbusters: Poultrygeist opens with a monstrous werechicken terrorizing a farmhouse before cutting to the Ghostbusters’ mundane lab routines.8 scenes / 30% analysis confidence30
  4. 1804Syriana (2005)Three interwoven storylines follow CIA operative Bob Baer, energy adviser Bryan Woodman, and lawyer Bennett Holiday as they navigate Middle East politics, corporate espionage, and personal crises.152 scenes / 30% analysis confidence30
  5. 1805The Piano Lesson (1991)Baines, a rugged settler, hires blind Ada to tune his piano and becomes obsessed.102 scenes / 12% analysis confidence30
  6. 1806Brick (2005)Brick follows Brendan as he investigates Emily’s death in his high school’s underground drug world, uncovering layers of betrayal among peers and crime bosses.66 scenes / 23% analysis confidence30
  7. 1807Escape From New York (1981)A daring special-forces operative, Snake Plissken, is coerced into rescuing the President from a lawless island.8 scenes / 33% analysis confidence30
  8. 1808Memory (2022)Sylvia, a long-time alcoholic and single mother, alternates between her duties as an AA sponsor, caregiver to her ailing ex-partner Saul, and mother to her daughter Anna.64 scenes / 20% analysis confidence30
  9. 1809Midnight Cowboy (1969)Joe Buck arrives in New York full of ambition but quickly struggles with loneliness and exploitation.224 scenes / 12% analysis confidence30
  10. 1810Revolutionary Road (1947)Frank and April Wheeler’s suburban existence unravels as they dream of escape, confront personal failures, and face the consequences of their choices.111 scenes / 20% analysis confidence30
  11. 1811BLACKKKLANSMANRon Stallworth, the first black detective in Colorado Springs, infiltrates both Black activist circles and the KKK.80 scenes / 20% analysis confidence30
  12. 1812TITANICAn elderly Rose recounts her Titanic experience framed by a modern treasure hunt.205 scenes / 12% analysis confidence28
  13. 1813Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)Halloween 6 opens with a mysterious birth in a cult-like chamber, setting a tone of horror and destiny.23 scenes / 25% analysis confidence28
  14. 1814The Texas Chainsaw MassacreA group of friends on a road trip venture through rural Texas, encountering ominous locals and grave desecrations.53 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  15. 1815ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA (1933)Noodles’ journey spans from a shadow puppet theater in 1933 to confrontations in 1968, exploring themes of guilt, lost friendship, and betrayal.97 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  16. 1816Se7enTwo detectives, veteran Somerset and rookie Mills, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as motifs for his crimes.106 scenes / 18% analysis confidence25
  17. 1817PURPLE RAIN (1984)Prince’s rise as a musical star is set against his tumultuous personal life and romance with Vanity.124 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  18. 1818Nosferatu (1922)Nosferatu follows Hutter’s journey from a peaceful German town to a terrifying encounter with Count Orlok and his subsequent struggle to save Ellen.80 scenes / 23% analysis confidence25
  19. 1819A PERFECT WORLD (1992)A hardened escapee, Butch, and his cellmate Jerry break out of prison and take a boy, Phillip, hostage.229 scenes / 21% analysis confidence25
  20. 1820LITTLE NICKYNicky, son of Lucifer, is called to Hell’s throne room where his father insists he won’t retire, setting off a quest to prove himself.17 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  21. 1821THE JACKET (2003)William Starks, presumed dead in Kuwait, returns home with amnesia and is placed in experimental psychiatric “Jacket” treatments.100 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  22. 1822E.T. - THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIALA lonely boy discovers an alien stranded on Earth and hides him in his home.110 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  23. 1823NINJA ASSASSINNinja Assassin introduces Raizo’s solitary life and brutal upbringing by the Ozunu clan, then follows his unexpected alliance with Europol agent Mika.128 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  24. 1824THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTELA group of British retirees, each facing personal crises, travel to India to start anew at the dilapidated Marigold Hotel.121 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  25. 1825MEMENTOMemento unfolds as Leonard, an amnesiac insurance investigator, hunts for his wife’s killer by tattooing clues on his body.176 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  26. 1826HUMAN NATURE (1995)Human Nature follows psychologist Nathan, his partner Lila, and a feral man dubbed Puff as they navigate civilization’s absurd rituals and personal crises.153 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  27. 1827THE KILLERA lone professional assassin meticulously surveils his Paris target, executes the hit, and vanishes only to face betrayal and personal danger in the Caribbean and the American South.333 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  28. 1828Kundun (1992)The screenplay follows the young Dalai Lama’s discovery and ascent to spiritual and political leadership amid Chinese threats.90 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  29. 1829TMNT (2005)The film opens with philosophical ruminations on family and loyalty, then introduces multiple protagonists—the Turtles, April, Casey, and Winters—with their conflicts.101 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  30. 1830Peter CottontailSassafras as the new Easter Bunny and soon takes on responsibilities at the April Valley Candy Factory and the Clock of Spring.5 scenes / 20% analysis confidence25
  31. 1831NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007)Sheriff Bell reflects on changing crime in the West as a ruthless killer, Anton Chigurh, begins a violent spree.84 scenes / 20% analysis confidence25
  32. 1832CECIL B. DEMENTED (1998)Honey Whitlock arrives in Baltimore for her film premiere, chafing under the local staff’s directions.6 scenes / 5% analysis confidence25
  33. 1833CHRIST COMPLEXQuinn, under the guardianship of Louis and overseen by Ryan Blood, struggles between duty and desire when he meets Zoey.50 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  34. 1834GandhiThe film opens with Gandhi’s assassination, then flashes back to his South African experiences where he discovers non-violent protest.112 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  35. 1835STORYTELLINGMarcus’s creative insecurities intersect with high‐school drama and a family’s domestic turmoil.12 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  36. 1836TWINS (1988)Twins follows Julius, a naïve island-raised man, discovering his long-lost brother Vincent in Los Angeles.127 scenes / 10% analysis confidence25
  37. 1837INSIDE OUT (2015)Inside Out charts the emergence of Riley’s core emotions at birth and their struggles as life changes challenge her internal balance.12 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  38. 1838THE NEXT THREE DAYS (2009)A devoted husband and father’s ordinary life is shattered when his wife is arrested for murder.257 scenes / 12% analysis confidence25
  39. 1839THE WILD ROBOT (2024)A newly activated robot, Rozzum 7134, washes ashore on a deserted beach and embarks on a quest to find its first task.7 scenes / 12% analysis confidence22
  40. 1840Den of Thieves (2016)Den of Thieves opens with a bank‐robbing enthusiast in prison and quickly pivots to a high‐stakes armored truck heist that sets off a cat‐and‐mouse game between crooks and cops.165 scenes / 12% analysis confidence22
  41. 1841BUCKAROO BANZAI (1983)Buckaroo Banzai’s origin and double life as a neurosurgeon and adventurer unfold through a series of tests, escapes, and cosmic battles.35 scenes / 12% analysis confidence22
  42. 1842Airplane 2: The SequelAirplane II opens with a series of absurd vignettes culminating in a shuttle launch.258 scenes / 12% analysis confidence22
  43. 1843AirplaneAirplane opens with a stylized shot of a jet and quickly establishes the absurd tone through sight gags and character introductions.336 scenes / 30% analysis confidence22
  44. 1844BREAK (1969)Anthony’s personal crisis propels him from self-destruction into a brutal mercenary world, culminating in his capture and imprisonment.37 scenes / 27% analysis confidence22
  45. 1845THE BUTLERThe Butler follows Cecil Gaines’s life from his first days as a White House butler through decades of upheaval in America.74 scenes / 14% analysis confidence22
  46. 1846PROM NIGHTPROM NIGHT begins with a haunting opening image of schoolchildren and the tragic death of Robin, setting a tone of loss.83 scenes / 12% analysis confidence22
  47. 1847MagnoliaMagnolia introduces multiple characters through interconnected vignettes, highlighting loss, regret, and the search for connection.172 scenes / 32% analysis confidence22
  48. 1848Con AirCon Air opens with federal agents monitoring dangerous inmates before we meet ex-soldier Cameron Poe on his way to prison transport.8 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  49. 1849Untitled Wally Pfister ProjectIn a post-apocalyptic world, neurosurgeon Max Waters and colleagues grapple with the murder attempts and the rise of a powerful AI, PINN.9 scenes / 20% analysis confidence20
  50. 1850THE LAST STATION (2010)The story follows the final days of Leo Tolstoy as he grapples with family conflict, ideological schisms, and his own mortality.129 scenes / 5% analysis confidence20
  51. 1851ROCKY (Puncher’s Chance) (2005)Rocky is struggling with life after his wife’s death, eking out a living through odd jobs and caring for his son.35 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  52. 1852CLOUD ATLAS (2012)Cloud Atlas weaves six interlinked narratives across time, exploring how individual actions resonate through centuries.104 scenes / 10% analysis confidence20
  53. 1853TWELVE ANGRY MEN (1996)In a stifling jury room, twelve men wrestle with reasonable doubt after an apparent murder conviction.12 scenes / 30% analysis confidence20
  54. 1854Aliens vs. PredatorPredator opens with a title sequence in deep space, quickly establishing the intergalactic Predators and their Alien quarry.249 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  55. 1855Erin Brockovich (1998)Erin Brockovich introduces a single, resourceful woman who stumbles into a legal case and finds purpose fighting a big corporation.154 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  56. 1856ImprintA father, Uri, recklessly drives his two young daughters through a wintery night to the old Helvecia manor.3 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  57. 1857Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2004)Charlie, a poor boy, stumbles on a ten-dollar bill and uses it to buy a Wonka bar.5 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  58. 1858Vanilla SkyDavid Aames, a successful New York publisher, wrestles with identity and love as he navigates dreams and reality.83 scenes / 10% analysis confidence20
  59. 1859Babel (2005)“Babel” interweaves four disparate stories connected by a single rifle.189 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  60. 1860CANDLE TO WATERVaughn, a troubled family man, is torn between his domestic life and a rekindled affair with Brooke.125 scenes / 30% analysis confidence20
  61. 1861BUCKAROO BANZAI: Across The Eighth Dimension (1983)Buckaroo Banzai’s high-octane introduction sets up a world of science, adventure, and alien intrigue.221 scenes / 10% analysis confidence20
  62. 1862BLOOD AND WINE (1994)Alex Gates, a struggling wine merchant, is pulled into a risky heist to steal a priceless necklace.185 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  63. 1863THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATSBob Wilton, a floundering journalist, is drawn into Major Bill Django’s experimental “Jedi” psychic program on goats and soldiers at Fort Bragg.169 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  64. 1864NIGHT TIME (1980)A suburban family begins to experience paranormal disturbances and struggles to seek help as eerie hauntings escalate.5 scenes / 45% analysis confidence20
  65. 1865THE VERDICTFrank Galvin, a washed-up lawyer, scrapes by taking funeral parlor solicitations before reluctantly picking up a medical malpractice case against a powerful archdiocese.75 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  66. 1866Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)Li Mu Bai arrives at the Yuan compound, sparking intrigue and tension.5 scenes / 10% analysis confidence20
  67. 1867A WALK TO REMEMBER (2000)Landon Carter returns to his hometown and recounts falling in love with Jamie Sullivan, overcoming social pressures and personal fears.95 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  68. 1868Napoleon Dynamite (2004)Napoleon starts the day in a mundane classroom setting where he faces peer ridicule over his Loch Ness presentation.2 scenes / 10% analysis confidence20
  69. 1869THE ADDAMS FAMILY (1991)The Addams family prepares for their twenty-fifth seance seeking lost Uncle Fester, only to be manipulated by impostors and forced out of their home.66 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  70. 1870NIGHTBREED (1990)NIGHTBREED follows Boone’s journey from troubled man to prophesied savior in the hidden realm of Midian.104 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  71. 1871AMELIA (2007)Amelia establishes her daring spirit and complex relationships with George and Fred as she pursues record-setting flights.104 scenes / 20% analysis confidence20
  72. 1872HEAVY METAL (1980)Heavy Metal jumps between multiple storylines linked by the mysterious Loc-Nar device.36 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  73. 1873Mighty Joe Young (1997)Mighty Joe Young opens with Jill and Ruth observing gorillas in Africa.119 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  74. 1874Rebel Without A Cause (1955)A troubled teen, Jim, clashes with local gangs and experiences family dysfunction before a fatal “chickie run” sets off a chain of guilt, friendship, and tragedy.38 scenes / 52% analysis confidence20
  75. 1875ScarfaceScarface follows Cuban refugee Tony Montana as he navigates crime, ambition, and betrayal in 1980s Miami.150 scenes / 20% analysis confidence20
  76. 1876Get Out (2017)Chris Washington, a young Black photographer, visits his white girlfriend Rose’s family estate, where polite welcomes mask sinister intentions.73 scenes / 50% analysis confidence20
  77. 1877Burning AnnieMax, a college radio host obsessed with Annie Hall, navigates past traumas, awkward dating experiences, and friendships as he seeks genuine connection.94 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  78. 1878DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (1999)Small-town Amber Atkins enters a teen beauty pageant and balances family, romance, and ambition.20 scenes / 15% analysis confidence20
  79. 1879Natural Born KillersNatural Born Killers uses a documentary framing to show Mickey and Mallory’s crime spree and eventual jailbreak.49 scenes / 12% analysis confidence20
  80. 1880ROPETwo young men celebrate a murder they've just committed by hiding the body in a chest and hosting a dinner party around it.9 scenes / 12% analysis confidence18
  81. 1881Aliens (1985)After Ripley is rescued from hypersleep, she faces a skeptical inquiry, learns of a thriving colony on LV-426, and reluctantly joins a team sent to investigate when contact is lost.92 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  82. 1882Some Like It Hot (1959)Joe and Jerry stumble into a wild cross-dressing band scenario on a speeding train, leading to a sudden stop and a secret revealed.7 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  83. 1883ROMA (1970)Roma opens with a quiet morning routine centered on Cleo as she cleans the patio and cares for the household children.140 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  84. 1884Snow Falling on Cedars (1997)The screenplay opens with a mysterious death at sea and quickly moves into a courtroom drama, introducing Ishmael Chambers and the trial of Kabuo Miyamoto.89 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  85. 1885NASHVILLE (1974)The story introduces various Nashville characters arriving and pursuing music careers, with initial conflicts in a recording studio and personal crossroads at a boarding house and hospital.8 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  86. 188612 and HoldingA group of 12-year-olds navigates bullying, family trauma, and grief after a prank escalates to tragedy.161 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  87. 1887Duck Soup (1933)In a stately reception hall, high‐society guests greet the newly appointed dictator Rufus T.3 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  88. 1888SHIFTYTwo small-time dealers, Shifty and Chris, navigate violent family obligations and drug deals in their gritty neighborhood.175 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  89. 1889MUMFORDA mysterious newcomer, Mumford, arrives in a small town posing as a therapist.114 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  90. 1890THE HOSPITAL (1971)Bock, a burnt-out physician at a chaotic urban hospital, encounters a series of mysterious patient deaths linked to Apache rituals performed by a man named Drummond.71 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  91. 1891IT (2014)A group of misfit kids in Derry confront a malevolent entity responsible for child disappearances and supernatural horrors.164 scenes / 12% analysis confidence15
  92. 1892TIMBER FALLS (2006)A couple’s romantic hike turns into a nightmare when they encounter a hidden torture cult in the woods.126 scenes / 12% analysis confidence12
  93. 1893Air Force OneAir Force One opens with a tense special forces raid and quickly shifts to the President’s family boarding the plane and interpersonal conflicts, before terrorists hijack the aircraft.338 scenes / 10% analysis confidence12
  94. 1894The White Ribbon (1913)In a rural village, a midwife’s announcement stirs family tensions and foreshadows deeper conflicts.3 scenes / 12% analysis confidence12
  95. 1895Serial Mom (1992)A seemingly perfect suburban mom, Beverly Sutphin, commits a series of murders under the guise of maintaining order in her family and community.33 scenes / 12% analysis confidence12
  96. 1896SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK (2007)Caden’s ordinary life as a theater director, husband, and father begins to fracture under the weight of his health fears and creative obsessions.154 scenes / 12% analysis confidence12
  97. 1897Orgy of the Dead (1965)Orgy of the Dead opens with a macabre spectacle led by Criswell, then follows a couple’s ill-fated journey to a cemetery.7 scenes / 12% analysis confidence12
  98. 1898LOVE AND MONSTERS (2012)Joel begins isolated and uneasy among friends, embarks on a perilous journey through monster-infested lands with Boy, faces a venomous crisis and reunites briefly with Aimee before recommitting to his quest.12 scenes / 12% analysis confidence10
  99. 1899TROY (2002)The script opens with Paris and Briseis emerging bloodied from a cave, then shifts to refugees preparing by a riverbank where Paris reunites with Helen.2 scenes / 10% analysis confidence10
  100. 1900CAN A SONG SAVE YOUR LIFE?A washed-up A&R executive, Dan, struggles after being sidelined at work and reconnects with his estranged daughter Violet.67 scenes / 12% analysis confidence10