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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. 701Seven (1992)Veteran detective Somerset and newcomer Mills team up to hunt a serial killer who stages murders around the seven deadly sins.90 scenes / 35% analysis confidence78
  2. 702Chronicle (2012)Andrew, a shy teen filming his life, gains telekinetic powers with friends Matt and Steve after discovering a mysterious hole.51 scenes / 12% analysis confidence78
  3. 70348 HRS.A hard‐nosed cop Jack Cates reluctantly teams up with convict Reggie Hammond to catch escaped killer Albert Ganz and his sidekick Billy Bear.60 scenes / 12% analysis confidence78
  4. 704Raging Bull (1980)Raging Bull follows depressed middleweight boxer Jake LaMotta battling his own jealousy and self-destruction, from brutal ring matches to violent domestic confrontations, culminating in solitary confinement and a reconciliatory outing with his brother.94 scenes / 65% analysis confidence78
  5. 705THE MATRIX RELOADED (1999)Neo and the crew of the Nebuchadnezer face escalating threats both in the real world and within the Matrix.38 scenes / 52% analysis confidence78
  6. 706FROZEN RIVER (2008)Frozen River follows a struggling single mother, Ray, who turns to smuggling across a frozen river to pay her bills.96 scenes / 12% analysis confidence78
  7. 707The King of Comedy (1976)Rupert Pupkin, an obsessed aspiring comedian, relentlessly pursues late‐night TV star Jerry Langford while juggling a budding romance with Rita.124 scenes / 62% analysis confidence78
  8. 708Wrong TurnWrong Turn opens with isolated danger as rock climbers are attacked, setting a tone of wilderness horror.44 scenes / 62% analysis confidence75
  9. 709WHEN HARRY MET SALLY (1988)Harry and Sally meet as mismatched traveling companions embarking on a road trip, sparking a debate about love, sex, and friendship.16 scenes / 60% analysis confidence75
  10. 710WALK THE LINEJohnny Cash’s rise from struggling door-to-door salesman to celebrated performer is interwoven with his personal demons and burgeoning love for June Carter.66 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  11. 711Underwater! (1953)A team of treasure hunters discovers a historic shipwreck and sets sail on the yacht Sans Souci, encountering romantic tensions and rival shark hunters along the way.47 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  12. 712THERE WILL BE BLOOD (2005)Daniel Plainview’s relentless quest for oil and power sets him on a collision course with faith, family, and his own ambition.63 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  13. 713The Third Man (1949)The Third Man follows American writer Martins as he investigates the apparent death and shocking reappearance of his friend Harry Lime in postwar Vienna.19 scenes / 68% analysis confidence75
  14. 714THE NOTEBOOK (2002)An elderly woman with Alzheimer’s flashes between her present confusion and a past summer romance with a young man she once loved.34 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  15. 715THE NAME OF THE ROSE (1984)William of Baskerville and his novice Adso arrive at a remote abbey to investigate a monk’s mysterious death.54 scenes / 62% analysis confidence75
  16. 716The Invisible ManCranley fret over Griffin’s mysterious disappearance while Kemp attempts to support them.40 scenes / 36% analysis confidence75
  17. 717THE FLY (1986)A brilliant but under-appreciated scientist, Geoff Powell, struggles with his teleportation invention under the thumb of DeWitt Research.74 scenes / 60% analysis confidence75
  18. 718THE DARJEELING LIMITED (2006)Three estranged brothers reunite on a train in India after their father’s death.24 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  19. 719THE FABELMANS (2022)Young Sammy Fabelman’s transformative journey is framed by his fascination with film and shaken by family secrets.49 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  20. 720PrisonersA devoted father’s holiday turns into a nightmare when his young daughter and her friend vanish without a trace.85 scenes / 20% analysis confidence75
  21. 721Ghostbusters II (1988)In Ghostbusters II, the original team reunites to battle a supernatural threat centered on an ancient evil spirit, Vigo the Carpathian.44 scenes / 80% analysis confidence75
  22. 722THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS (1992)The Last of the Mohicans follows frontier scout Hawkeye and his Mohican companions as they escort the Munro sisters through war‐torn forests, facing betrayal and ambush.32 scenes / 75% analysis confidence75
  23. 723TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (1989)A novice reporter stumbles into the hidden world of four mutant turtles trained in ninjutsu.82 scenes / 70% analysis confidence75
  24. 724StardustYoung Tristan promises to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved Victoria and embarks on a perilous journey.65 scenes / 62% analysis confidence75
  25. 725Seven PoundsPaul Thomas begins a covert mission to atone for a past mistake by donating his organs to people in need.28 scenes / 40% analysis confidence75
  26. 726ROSEMARY'S BABY (1967)Rosemary and Guy move into their new apartment at the Bramford, where they befriend eccentric neighbors and plan for a child.115 scenes / 78% analysis confidence75
  27. 727REBECCA (1940)A shy young woman becomes the second Mrs.38 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  28. 728PoltergeistPoltergeist follows the Bowen family as they move into a haunted house built on a cemetery and confront escalating supernatural phenomena.53 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  29. 729PATHS OF GLORY (1915)Paths of Glory opens with a military staff car traversing the French countryside.43 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  30. 730National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)Clark Griswold embarks on a picture-perfect family Christmas that quickly spirals into comedic chaos.19 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  31. 731Moulin Rouge (1999)Christian, a struggling writer, arrives at the Moulin Rouge and meets the star performer, Satin.65 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  32. 732MATILDA (1995)Matilda, a brilliant young girl neglected by her parents, discovers the joy of reading and befriends her kind teacher, Miss Honey.47 scenes / 78% analysis confidence75
  33. 733L.W.4Two mismatched detectives pursue a brutal Triad conspiracy that threatens one of their families, leading to high-stakes shootouts, personal revelations, and a climactic battle.27 scenes / 62% analysis confidence75
  34. 734KISS, KISS, BANG, BANG (2003)A wise-cracking private eye stumbles into a high-profile murder mystery when he finds a corpse in his bathtub.31 scenes / 80% analysis confidence75
  35. 735JACK THE GIANT KILLER (2008)A farm boy named Jack discovers a magic beanstalk and joins a royal expedition to rescue Princess Claria from giants, sparking an adventure that tests his courage and loyalty.38 scenes / 70% analysis confidence75
  36. 736JACK REACHER: ONE SHOTJack Reacher is drawn into investigating a sniper massacre when prime suspect James Barr is arrested.33 scenes / 5% analysis confidence75
  37. 7373001 (2003)In a satirical future, Joe Bowers is unwillingly sent into hibernation and wakes up a millennium later to a dumber society ruled by computers.28 scenes / 82% analysis confidence75
  38. 738ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ (1978)Frank Morris arrives at Alcatraz, navigates harsh prison routines, and contemplates escape.84 scenes / 42% analysis confidence75
  39. 739SIMON SAYS: DIE HARD III (1994)John McClane races against time to solve Simon’s twisted riddles and stop a series of bombs while reluctantly partnered with appliance-repairman Zeus Carver.31 scenes / 20% analysis confidence75
  40. 740CloverfieldA found‐footage style story follows Rob and his friends as a mysterious monster attacks New York City, forcing them to journey across devastation to save Rob’s injured girlfriend, Beth.28 scenes / 62% analysis confidence75
  41. 741BROTHERSBrothers follows Captain Sam Cahill as he returns from war, is killed in action, and miraculously rescued from captivity.91 scenes / 76% analysis confidence75
  42. 742Untitled Chef Project (2007)Adam, a two–star Michelin chef haunted by addiction and ego, uproots his life from Paris to London to achieve a three–star restaurant.74 scenes / 64% analysis confidence75
  43. 743Body of LiesCIA operative Roger Ferris pursues Al-Qaeda assets in Iraq and Jordan, facing betrayal by his superiors and cultural conflicts.57 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  44. 744ANT MANHenry Pym’s journey begins in his lab, haunted by his father’s mysterious death and driven to crack the secret of shrinking.55 scenes / 72% analysis confidence75
  45. 745THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS 2Undercover cop Brian O’Conner infiltrates a street racing ring tied to drug lord Carter Verone.41 scenes / 72% analysis confidence75
  46. 746WORLD WAR ZWORLD WAR Z follows ex-UN investigator Gerry Lane as he navigates a global zombie pandemic, balancing action-driven sequences with personal stakes.39 scenes / 72% analysis confidence75
  47. 747UNCUT GEMSHoward is a jeweler whose life spirals as he juggles high-stakes gambling and rare gems.62 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  48. 748UNDERWORLD (1998)Chandler Smythe, presumed dead in a brutal alley attack, is recruited by a shadowy Corp in purgatory to become an operative.25 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  49. 749THE WOLVERINE (2013)Logan, haunted by his past and burdened with an unkillable body, is drawn from isolation in the Canadian wilderness to Japan by an enigmatic summons.64 scenes / 7% analysis confidence75
  50. 750THE WITCHA Puritan family is exiled to the wilderness where dark forces wreak havoc on their faith and unity.17 scenes / 20% analysis confidence75
  51. 751THE LOBSTER (2013)David is abruptly sent to a bizarre hotel where single people must find a mate or be transformed into animals.88 scenes / 68% analysis confidence75
  52. 752THE KID (2009)A beaten Kevin returns to his abusive family home and endures childhood neglect before being sent to care.111 scenes / 32% analysis confidence75
  53. 753THE INTERVIEWA brash American talk show host and his producer secure an unprecedented interview with North Korea’s dictator, only to be enlisted by the CIA to assassinate him.70 scenes / 82% analysis confidence75
  54. 754THE IMITATION GAME (1951)The Imitation Game follows Alan Turing’s unconventional journey from bullied youth to cryptographic genius at Bletchley Park and his post-war persecution for his sexuality.47 scenes / 58% analysis confidence75
  55. 755THE HOST (2011)An alien soul called Wanderer is implanted into human Melanie’s body and struggles with her dual identity while navigating a desert wasteland and a hidden human resistance.116 scenes / 80% analysis confidence75
  56. 756THE GREATEST SHOWMAN ON EARTH (2015)Barnum starts as a dreamer determined to build a show for society’s outcasts and soon faces personal and professional stakes.84 scenes / 50% analysis confidence75
  57. 757UNTITLED FEMALE BUDDY COP MOVIEFBI agent Ashburn’s solo, aggressive style clashes with Brooklyn cop Mullins when they’re forced to partner on a drug trafficking case.29 scenes / 76% analysis confidence75
  58. 758THE FAMILY PLANOrdinary dad Dan juggles family life until an inciting mini-golf confrontation propels him into a high-stakes road trip to protect his family.29 scenes / 45% analysis confidence75
  59. 759The ExpendablesA hardened team of mercenaries, the Expendables, undertakes a hostage rescue mission that spirals into deeper political intrigue.76 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  60. 760The Descent (2005)A group of friends embarks on a thrilling cave expedition to honor a fallen member and confront personal traumas.77 scenes / 72% analysis confidence75
  61. 761THE 5TH WAVE (2014)Cassie survives an alien invasion by scavenging and witnessing her brother taken to a military camp.103 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  62. 762The BabysitterCole, a reluctant teenager, faces an unexpected nightmare when his seemingly friendly babysitter Bee and her cult unleash terror.14 scenes / 33% analysis confidence75
  63. 763TAKEN 2Bryan Mills and his family unwittingly become targets of Albanian mobsters seeking vengeance, forcing Bryan to protect his ex-wife and daughters through a high-stakes chase across Istanbul.61 scenes / 70% analysis confidence75
  64. 764STEP UPAn aimless street performer is forced into an elite arts school, where he struggles to fit in but finds purpose through music and dance.20 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  65. 765SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (2021)Sonic’s origins and solitary life are contrasted with his accidental entanglement in Earth’s affairs.516 scenes / 52% analysis confidence75
  66. 766SouthpawBilly Hope, a champion boxer, loses everything after a tragic incident and spirals into self-destruction.43 scenes / 60% analysis confidence75
  67. 767SKYFALL (2012)Skyfall opens with Bond pursuing a target through an Istanbul hotel, leading to a high-stakes chase and uncovering a broader threat to MI-6.46 scenes / 15% analysis confidence75
  68. 768Billy Batson and the Legend of Shazam! (2008)Billy Batson, an orphaned street kid, is unexpectedly chosen by the wizard Shazam to become the superhero Marvel.20 scenes / 70% analysis confidence75
  69. 769RED ONERED ONE follows rogue operative Jack O’Malley joining forces with Santa’s elf Cal to rescue a kidnapped St.53 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  70. 770RAN (1985)Former warlord Hidetora Ichimonji abdicates in favor of his eldest son, only to be betrayed and cast out by his heirs.26 scenes / 42% analysis confidence75
  71. 771PADDINGTON 2 (2017)Paddington adjusts to life in London, finds a special gift for Aunt Lucy, then is wrongfully accused of theft and must clear his name.112 scenes / 34% analysis confidence75
  72. 772FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL (2006)Heartbroken Peter retreats to Hawaii after Sarah breaks up with him, only to encounter her and struggle through self-sabotage before finding new love with Rachel and reclaiming his confidence.27 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  73. 773THE COLDEST CITY (1989)MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton is dispatched to Berlin after her contact Perceval is shot.38 scenes / 25% analysis confidence75
  74. 774FUNNY PEOPLE (2008)George Simmons is a successful comedian facing a terminal diagnosis.111 scenes / 60% analysis confidence75
  75. 775Hanna (2011)Hanna, a genetically engineered young assassin raised in isolation, ventures into the world, faces interrogation and betrayal, and forges unexpected friendships that challenge her understanding of identity and freedom.77 scenes / 32% analysis confidence75
  76. 776Casablanca (1942)In Casablanca, cynical nightclub owner Rick navigates intrigue, rekindled love, and moral choices as refugees and Nazis clash over escape routes.50 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  77. 777Repo Man (1984)Repo Man follows Otto’s transformation from aimless punk to committed repo man entangled in a government conspiracy over a mysterious Chevy Malibu.39 scenes / 30% analysis confidence75
  78. 778HARD RAIN (1998)In a flood-threatened town, armored-car guard Tom survives a heist gone wrong and is imprisoned in a flooding sheriff’s station.57 scenes / 52% analysis confidence75
  79. 779BLADE IIBlade II opens with a lone mutant vampire on the hunt and quickly establishes Blade’s uneasy alliance with the vampire Overlord.47 scenes / 78% analysis confidence75
  80. 780LOOPERLooper introduces Joe, a time‐tripping assassin, who lives a transactional life until he sees a target age into himself, forcing him to question his choices.59 scenes / 20% analysis confidence75
  81. 781MISSION TO MARS (2020)A Mars rescue mission unfolds after the first crew is mysteriously wiped out by a strange energy event at the Face on Mars.60 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  82. 782OVERLORD (2013)Paratroopers are briefed on a secret Nazi laboratory beneath a church in Normandy, then jump into war-torn territory.15 scenes / 72% analysis confidence75
  83. 783NOMADLAND (2019)Fern leaves her old life behind and embarks on a nomadic journey.85 scenes / 20% analysis confidence75
  84. 784NightcrawlerLou Bloom evolves from a small‐time thief to an ambitious freelance videographer, navigating morally dubious choices as he chases exclusives.39 scenes / 25% analysis confidence75
  85. 785NERVE (2013)Vee, a cautious teen, is drawn into the high-stakes online game NERVE and pushed beyond her comfort zone.36 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  86. 786MOLLY'S GAMEMolly Bloom’s story opens with her Olympic skiing dreams cut short, leading her to the high-stakes world of underground poker.84 scenes / 70% analysis confidence75
  87. 787MIDWAY (2019)MIDWAY opens with Allied officers uneasy about rising tensions, then plunges into the Pearl Harbor attack that propels key characters into the Pacific war.117 scenes / 34% analysis confidence75
  88. 788MARS ATTACKS! (1995)opens on a rural farmhouse as burning cows herald alien arrival and quickly moves to the White House, where leaders debate the Martian threat.50 scenes / 82% analysis confidence75
  89. 789KICK-ASS 2An aimless teen, Dave Lizewski, becomes the amateur superhero Kick-Ass, struggling with self-doubt and training under Hit-Girl while a more ruthless villain, The Motherfucker, rises.74 scenes / 42% analysis confidence75
  90. 790JUNGLE CRUISE (2017)In JUNGLE CRUISE, a determined botanist Lily teams with roguish skipper Frank to find the mythical Tree of Life and save her sister.33 scenes / 45% analysis confidence75
  91. 791JUMANJI (1994)Young Alan Parrish buries a mysterious game, only to unearth it years later and disappear when he plays with his sister.32 scenes / 82% analysis confidence75
  92. 792INFERNO (2013)Professor Langdon wakes in Florence with amnesia, propelled into a deadly puzzle surrounding a modified Dante’s painting and a missing death mask.42 scenes / 74% analysis confidence75
  93. 793i originsIan Gray, a molecular biologist fascinated by the evolution of the eye, meets Sofi and embarks on a passionate romance while making groundbreaking scientific discoveries.70 scenes / 37% analysis confidence75
  94. 794HUSTLERS (2019)Hustlers follows Destiny’s entry into the strip club world, her mentorship under veteran stripper Ramona, and their escalating scheme.15 scenes / 82% analysis confidence75
  95. 795HEREDITARY (2016)A grieving Graham family reels from the death of grandmother Ellen, only to be devastated by daughter Charlie’s tragic accident.156 scenes / 45% analysis confidence75
  96. 796HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 (2012)Nick, Kurt, and Dale are stuck in unsatisfying jobs and frustrated with their lives.46 scenes / 32% analysis confidence75
  97. 797HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE (2007)Harry reunites with Dumbledore to recruit Slughorn while uncovering Horcrux secrets.97 scenes / 47% analysis confidence75
  98. 798HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2003)Harry’s summer misery with the Dursleys leads him into a new school year at Hogwarts haunted by Sirius Black.30 scenes / 12% analysis confidence75
  99. 799GLADIATOR TT (2023)Young Lucius is torn from a peaceful Numidian farm into the violent world of Roman gladiatorial politics.27 scenes / 15% analysis confidence75
  100. 800GIFTED (2103)Frank, a single uncle, struggles to balance his freewheeling life while caring for his mathematically gifted niece Mary.58 scenes / 72% analysis confidence75