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10 Things I Hate About You script

Overprotective Walter forbids his daughters, Kat and Bianca, from dating, with Bianca only allowed to date once Kat does, prompting Bianca to scheme with new student Cameron to find Kat a boyfriend. They pay rebellious Patrick Verona to woo the cynical Kat, who initially resists but eventually falls for his persistent charm and romantic gestures. At the prom, Kat discovers Patrick's payment, leading to a heartbroken confrontation, while Bianca also confronts her manipulative suitor, Joey. The sisters reconcile, and Kat's emotional poem prompts Patrick to confess his genuine love, leading to their reconciliation and a happy ending for both sisters.

IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0147800
91Scenes
27Characters
38Pages
8Dialogue samples

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10 Things I Hate About You Save the Cat analysis

New student Cameron attempts to woo Bianca but learns he must first get her rebellious sister, Kat, a date.

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Key characters

KAT

KAT is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, KAT is connected to 39 scenes, 221 dialogue lines, 606 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

39 scenes / 221 dialogue lines

PATRICK

PATRICK is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, PATRICK is connected to 36 scenes, 188 dialogue lines, 491 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

36 scenes / 188 dialogue lines

CAMERON

CAMERON is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, CAMERON is connected to 31 scenes, 108 dialogue lines, 275 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

31 scenes / 108 dialogue lines

BIANCA

BIANCA is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, BIANCA is connected to 30 scenes, 133 dialogue lines, 381 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

30 scenes / 133 dialogue lines

MICHAEL

MICHAEL is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, MICHAEL is connected to 20 scenes, 90 dialogue lines, 224 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

20 scenes / 90 dialogue lines

Joey Dorsey

Joey Dorsey is listed as Antagonist. Well-muscled jock, model, and arrogant. In the parsed data, Joey Dorsey is connected to 19 scenes, 66 dialogue lines, 72 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

19 scenes / 66 dialogue lines

Mandella

Mandella is listed as Supporting. Waif-like senior, obsessed with Shakespeare. In the parsed data, Mandella is connected to 13 scenes, 42 dialogue lines, 220 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

13 scenes / 42 dialogue lines

WALTER

WALTER is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, WALTER is connected to 6 scenes, 56 dialogue lines, 127 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.

6 scenes / 56 dialogue lines

Miss Perky

Miss Perky is listed as Supporting. Impossibly cheery guidance counselor with a dark sense of humor. In the parsed data, Miss Perky is connected to 6 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 92 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

6 scenes / 24 dialogue lines

Chastity

Chastity is listed as Supporting. Bianca's friend. In the parsed data, Chastity is connected to 5 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 89 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

5 scenes / 11 dialogue lines

Mrs. Blaise

Mrs. Blaise is listed as Supporting. English teacher, one step away from medication. In the parsed data, Mrs. Blaise is connected to 3 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 44 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

3 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

SHARON

SHARON is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, SHARON is connected to 3 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 32 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.

3 scenes / 11 dialogue lines

DEREK

DEREK is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, DEREK is connected to 3 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

3 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

BRUCE

BRUCE is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, BRUCE is connected to 2 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.

2 scenes / 9 dialogue lines

TEACHER

TEACHER is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, TEACHER is connected to 2 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

2 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

MR. CHAPIN

MR. CHAPIN is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, MR. CHAPIN is connected to 2 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.

2 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

TREVOR

TREVOR is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, TREVOR is connected to 2 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.

2 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Scurvy

Scurvy is listed as Supporting. Patrick's crony. In the parsed data, Scurvy is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.

2 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

BOY

BOY is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, BOY is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.

2 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

CLEM

CLEM is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, CLEM is connected to 1 scene, 3 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 58.

1 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Bianca Stratford

Bianca Stratford is listed as Supporting. Beautiful, popular sophomore, Kat's younger sister. In the parsed data, Bianca Stratford is connected to 3 text mentions.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Patrick Verona

Patrick Verona is listed as Protagonist. Sullen, bad-ass senior with a mysterious reputation. In the parsed data, Patrick Verona is connected to 3 text mentions.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Cameron James

Cameron James is listed as Supporting. Clean-cut, easy-going senior, new to Padua High. In the parsed data, Cameron James is connected to 1 text mention.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Kat Stratford

Kat Stratford is listed as Protagonist. Eighteen, intelligent, cynical, and fiercely independent. In the parsed data, Kat Stratford is connected to 1 text mention.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. UNKNOWN SCENE

    The scene introduces Padua High School and then focuses on Kat Stratford, who, upon arriving at school, has her coffee spilled by a skateboarder. She reacts aggressively, shoving the skateboarder against a car, demonstrating her intimidating personality.

    KAT, RIDER

  2. 2. INT. GIRLS' ROOM - DAY

    The scene introduces popular Bianca and her friend Chastity, then follows new student Cameron as he meets the eccentric guidance counselor Miss Perky, the rebellious Patrick Verona, and the talkative Michael Eckman who gives him a tour of his new, much larger school.

    GIRL, BIANCA, BOY, Miss Perky, PATRICK, CAMERON

  3. 3. INT. HALLWAY - DAY- CONTINUOUS

    Michael guides Cameron through a crowded high school hallway, pointing out and describing various student cliques like the "beautiful people," "cowboys," and "Coffee Kids," offering advice on how to interact with each group.

    MICHAEL, CAMERON

  4. 4. EXT. SCHOOL COURTYARD - DAY

    Michael gives Cameron a tour of the school courtyard, introducing him to a group of "White Rastae" and interacting with one of them, Derek. As they head towards the cafeteria, Cameron asks Michael about his own social standing.

    CAMERON, MICHAEL, DEREK

  5. 5. INT. CAFETERIA - DAY - CONTINUOUS

    In the cafeteria, Michael discusses his future while Cameron is instantly smitten by Bianca, learning she can't date until her older sister, Kat, does. The scene then shifts to English class where Kat provocatively criticizes Hemingway, sparking a minor confrontation with her classmates.

    PATRICK, CAMERON, KAT, MICHAEL, Joey Dorsey, Mrs. Blaise

  6. 6. INT. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR'S OFFICE - DAY

    Kat is in the guidance counselor's office with Miss Perky, discussing her disruptive behavior at school. Miss Perky informs Kat that she is perceived as a "heinous bitch," to which Kat responds with sarcastic gratitude for the guidance.

    KAT, Miss Perky

  7. 7. INT. SOPHOMORE ENGLISH CLASS - DAY

    In a sophomore English class, Bianca passes a note and dismisses the teacher, while another student, Mandella, impresses the teacher by claiming to have read all of Shakespeare's plays.

    MANDELIA, TEACHER, Mandella, BIANCA

  8. 8. EXT. SCHOOL COURTYARD - DAY

    Mandella and Kat discuss boys and Mandella's self-harm, then observe Bianca, Joey, and other students in the courtyard. Michael and Cameron also discuss Bianca and Joey, with Michael suggesting Cameron tutor Bianca to get closer to her.

    Mandella, MICHAEL, CAMERON, KAT, COHORT, Joey Dorsey

  9. 9. EXT. SCHOOL PARKING LOT - DAY

    In the school parking lot, Kat and Mandella have a verbal spar with Joey, who then offers a ride to Bianca and Chastity. Kat expresses her frustration with the school's population, nearly hits Michael with her car, and Michael later describes Kat as a "shrew" to Cameron.

    Mandella, CAMERON, KAT, MICHAEL, Joey Dorsey

  10. 10. INT. STRATFORD HOUSE - DAY

    Walter Stratford returns home to his wife Sharon and daughters Kat and Bianca, where he discovers Kat has been accepted to an out-of-state college and enforces his strict rule that Bianca cannot date until Kat does, using a recording of a woman in labor as a deterrent.

    SHARON, BIANCA, WALTER, KAT, BIANCA AND WALTER

  11. 11. INT. TUTORING ROOM - DAY

    Cameron tries to ask Bianca out during a tutoring session, but she explains she can't date until her sister, Kat, does, subtly prompting Cameron to offer to find Kat a boyfriend.

    CAMERON, BIANCA

  12. 12. INT. BIOLOGY CLASS

    In a chaotic biology class, Michael and Cameron discuss Cameron's attempt to ask out a girl and the social hierarchy of high school. They then devise a plan to get the eccentric new student, Patrick, to date the girl's sister.

    MICHAEL, CAMERON

  13. 13. INT. WOODSHOP - DAY

    In a bustling woodshop, Pepe attempts to sell Michael different types of coffee, emphasizing their unique qualities. Across the room, Patrick brandishes a power tool at Cameron, who quickly retreats, all under Michael's watchful eye.

    PEPE, CAMERON

  14. 14. INT. CAFETERIA - DAY

    Michael approaches Joey and his friends in the cafeteria to propose a plan for Joey to date Bianca by setting up Bianca's sister with another guy, enduring Joey's taunts and drawing on his face in the process.

    MICHAEL, Joey Dorsey

  15. 15. INT. BOY'S ROOM - DAY

    Michael and Cameron discuss their plan to woo Bianca, with Michael explaining their strategy to Cameron, who then praises Michael before Michael warns him about public perception as other guys enter the room.

    MICHAEL, CAMERON

  16. 16. INT. KENNY'S THAI FOOD DINER - DAY

    Kat and Mandella discuss Kat's college choices and William's past, with Kat expressing frustration about her father's demands and Mandella sharing gossip about Patrick, whom Kat dismisses.

    KAT, Mandella

  17. 17. INT. MISS PERKY'S OFFICE - DAY

    Miss Perky, a therapist, is perplexed by Patrick's lack of "asinine" behavior this week and struggles to find a topic for their session. She ultimately dismisses him, instructing him to do something "repugnant" for their next meeting.

    PATRICK, Miss Perky

  18. 18. INT. TUTORING ROOM - DAY

    In a tutoring room, Mandella struggles to teach Trevor geometry as he flirts with her, while across the room, Bianca and Cameron discuss French before Bianca shifts the conversation to a dating plan.

    TREVOR, CAMERON, Mandella, BIANCA

  19. 19. INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    In a school hallway, Bianca instructs Cameron to signal her when Patrick walks by, but when Cameron tries to get Patrick's attention, he is roughly shoved aside. Bianca then observes Patrick with a mix of repulsion and admiration.

    CAMERON, BIANCA

  20. 20. INT. GYM CLASS - DAY

    Joey approaches Patrick in gym class, offering to pay him to date Kat so Joey can date Kat's sister, and after negotiation, Patrick agrees to the arrangement for fifty dollars per date.

    PATRICK, Joey Dorsey

  21. 21. EXT. FIELD HOCKEY FIELD - DAY

    After a field hockey practice, Kat has a witty and defiant exchange with Patrick, who attempts to ask her out, before she later argues with Bianca about her appearance.

    Scurvy, BIANCA, MR. CHAPIN, PATRICK, KAT, MICHAEL

  22. 22. INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    Patrick, Scurvy, and others head for the exit, and Scurvy asks Patrick if he wants a burger, but Patrick discovers his wallet is empty.

    Scurvy

  23. 23. INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    Patrick attempts to flirt with Kat and invite her to Dollar Night at the track, but she rebuffs his advances with sarcasm before walking away.

    PATRICK, KAT

  24. 24. EXT. DOWNTOWN STREET - NIGHT

    Kat has a brief, awkward conversation with Patrick, who is waiting by her car. When Joey's car blocks her exit, Kat intentionally backs into his car twice, much to Joey's anger and Patrick's amusement.

    PATRICK, KAT, Joey Dorsey

  25. 25. INT. STRATFORD HOUSE - NIGHT

    Walter and Kat argue about Kat's college choices, with Walter asserting his parental authority and Kat demanding to make her own decisions. The argument is interrupted when Walter's beeper goes off, and he leaves, frustrated.

    KAT, WALTER

  26. 26. INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    Joey confronts Patrick about his failure to deliver on a paid date, expressing his dissatisfaction with the results. Patrick then leverages information about Joey's interest in another girl to successfully demand a higher price for his services.

    PATRICK, Joey Dorsey

  27. 27. INT. TUTORING ROOM - DAY

    In a tutoring room, Bianca expresses her frustration with Cameron for not helping her cause and reminds him of their date, which he promises to keep. Their conversation then shifts to Bianca's hair care routine, revealing a moment of shared interest.

    CAMERON, BIANCA

  28. 28. INT. BOY'S ROOM - DAY

    Michael and Cameron approach Patrick to discuss their plan to get Cameron closer to Bianca by having Patrick date Kat, which Patrick agrees to after realizing Joey Dorsey will be a pawn in their scheme.

    PATRICK, MICHAEL, CAMERON

  29. 29. INT. CLASSROOM - DAY

    Michael and Cameron discuss Bogey Lowenstein's party invitation, strategizing to make it a school-wide event to help Patrick ask Katarina, before Michael begins distributing the invites in the cafeteria.

    MICHAEL, CAMERON

  30. 30. INT. GYM CLASS - DAY

    During a gym class, one jock calls out to another jock.

  31. 31. INT. MATH CLASS - DAY

    An invitation is passed through a social chain, starting with a jock whispering to a cheerleader in math class, then the cheerleader showing it to a White Rasta in the courtyard, and finally the White Rasta telling a cowboy about it during track practice.

  32. 32. INT. SHOWERS - DAY

    A cowboy is in the showers with a coffee kid, attempting to shield his coffee from the water spray.

  33. 33. INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    Joey and Bianca discuss Joey's headshots for his modeling career, with Joey trying to impress Bianca. Joey then flirts with Bianca, inviting her to a party and implying he won't go if she isn't there.

    Joey Dorsey, BIANCA

  34. 34. INT. TUTORING ROOM

    Bianca and Cameron discuss a party Bianca wants to attend, which requires her sister Kat to go. Cameron tries to gather information about Kat's preferences, learning she dislikes guys who smoke.

    CAMERON, BIANCA

  35. 35. INT. DIVE BAR - NIGHT

    Patrick prevents Michael and Cameron from being thrown out of a dive bar, after which they provide him with detailed, and sometimes illegally obtained, information about Katarina Stratford's preferences and habits.

    PATRICK, MICHAEL, CAMERON

  36. 36. INT. KAT'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Bianca interrupts Kat and Mandella getting ready to go out, expressing her disapproval of Kat's lifestyle and questioning her about a party. Kat dismisses Bianca's comments and leaves with Mandella to go to a concert.

    KAT, BIANCA

  37. 37. EXT. CLUB SKUNK - NIGHT

    The scene opens on the exterior of Club Skunk at night, where a neon skunk sign sprays mist onto a line of waiting kids.

  38. 38. INT. CLUB FOYER - NIGHT

    Kat and Mandella try to get into a club using a fake ID, with Mandella's flirtatious demeanor ultimately convincing the bouncer, Bruce, to grant them entry.

    KAT, BRUCE, Mandella

  39. 39. EXT. CLUB SKUNK - NIGHT

    Patrick arrives at Club Skunk in his mail truck.

  40. 40. INT. CLUB FOYER - NIGHT

    Patrick arrives at a club and speaks with the bouncer, Bruce, who is frisking a boy. Patrick asks Bruce if he's seen two specific girls, and after Bruce confirms he let them in, Patrick enters the club.

    BRUCE, SKIPPY, PATRICK

  41. 41. INT. CLUB - NIGHT

    At a club, Patrick observes Kat enjoying a punk band, and after she comes to the bar for water, they engage in a confrontational yet flirtatious conversation that ends with Patrick inviting her to a party. Kat leaves without a definitive answer, but Patrick remains hopeful.

    BOY, BARTENDER, PATRICK, LEAD SINGER, KAT

  42. 42. EXT. CLUB SKUNK - NIGHT

    As Kat and Mandella leave a club, Patrick drives by and yells at them, leading Mandella to question Kat about her feelings for him, which Kat deflects before they discuss the band they just saw.

    KAT, Mandella

  43. 43. INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    Cameron and Michael are discussing a girl when Joey interrupts, questioning Michael about his involvement with Verona and warning him not to mess things up, before physically intimidating both of them.

    MICHAEL, Joey Dorsey, CAMERON

  44. 44. EXT. MISS PERKY'S OFFICE - DAY

    While waiting for her appointment, Kat encounters Patrick exiting Miss Perky's office, prompting Miss Perky to realize they know each other and vehemently warn Patrick to stay away from Kat.

    PATRICK, Miss Perky, PATRICK/KAT

  45. 45. EXT. STRATFORD HOUSE - NIGHT

    The scene opens at night outside the Stratford House, where the lights are on, illuminating the yard.

  46. 46. INT. STRATFORD HOUSE/UPSTAIRS HALLWAY - NIGHT

    Bianca and Chastity stand outside Kat's room, where loud music is blaring, and Bianca deduces that Kat is not going out.

    BIANCA

  47. 47. INT. LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    Bianca is caught by her father, Walter, while trying to sneak out to a party, leading to an argument with her sister Kat, who is then forced to attend, and the scene ends with Patrick's arrival.

    KAT, WALTER, PATRICK, BIANCA

  48. 48. INT. BOGEY LOWENSTEIN'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Bogey Lowenstein hosts a party, greeting guests and directing them to drinks, while Kat pushes through the crowded house with Patrick following behind her.

    BOGEY

  49. 49. INT. BOGEY'S KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Kat attempts to avoid Joey at a party, but he confronts her about her sister Bianca; after a distraction, Joey leaves with Bianca, leading Kat to drink heavily and be approached by Patrick.

    JOCK, COFFEE KID #1, PATRICK, GUY, KAT, Joey Dorsey

  50. 50. INT. BOGEY'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    Cameron attempts to woo Bianca at a party, but she uses him to get a drink before being swept away by Joey, leaving Cameron frustrated and Michael offering sarcastic advice, while Kat and Patrick are briefly observed in the kitchen.

    Chastity, MICHAEL, CAMERON, BIANCA

  51. 51. INT. BOGEY'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

    Joey brags to Bianca about his various modeling gigs and future prospects, which Bianca finds increasingly unconvincing, leading her to make an excuse to leave.

    Joey Dorsey, BIANCA

  52. 52. INT. BOGEY'S BATHROOM - NIGHT

    Bianca and Chastity discuss Bianca's disappointing date with Joey Dorsey, with Chastity offering a more pragmatic view on dating. Their conversation is interrupted by a drunken Kat, whom Bianca quickly dismisses before leaving with Chastity.

    Chastity, KAT, BIANCA

  53. 53. INT. BOGEY'S KITCHEN - NIGHT - LATER

    Patrick tries to prevent a drunken Kat from having another shot, but she escapes into the crowd; later, she hits her head while dancing on the kitchen island, leading to Patrick trying to keep her awake due to a possible concussion.

    PATRICK, KAT, Joey Dorsey

  54. 54. INT. BOGEY'S DINING ROOM - NIGHT

    Cameron confronts Patrick about the plan to get Kat to like him, revealing that Kat prefers Joey. Patrick, busy with an incapacitated Kat, advises Cameron to pursue Kat if he truly likes her, leaving Cameron to ponder the advice.

    PATRICK, CAMERON

  55. 55. EXT. BOGEY LOWENSTEIN'S HOUSE - NIGHT

    Patrick attempts to sober up a heavily intoxicated Kat outside Bogey Lowenstein's house, leading to a sarcastic exchange about her emotional state and culminating in her falling asleep and then vomiting on his shoes.

    KAT, PATRICK

  56. 56. INT. BOGEY'S BATHROOM - NIGHT

    At Bogey's party, Kat and Bianca have a tense exchange in the bathroom, Kat's car keys are taken by Patrick, and later, a stranded Bianca asks Cameron for a ride home.

    BIANCA, PATRICK, CAMERON, Chastity, KAT, Joey Dorsey

  57. 57. INT. KAT'S CAR - NIGHT

    In Kat's car, she and Patrick bicker over music, discuss Patrick's past and Kat's family issues, and share a moment of connection that Patrick cuts short. Meanwhile, in Cameron's car, he confronts Bianca about her evasiveness, leading to an unexpected kiss from her.

    PATRICK, KAT, CAMERON, BIANCA

  58. 58. INT. ENGLISH CLASS - DAY

    Students arrive in an English class, where Mrs. Blaise assigns them to write their own version of Shakespeare's Sonnet #141, which Derek then reads aloud.

    CLEM, Joey Dorsey, DEREK, Mrs. Blaise

  59. 59. INT. KENNY'S THAI FOOD DINER - DAY

    Kat and Mandella discuss Kat's disastrous experience at a party, which is interrupted by Patrick's arrival, causing Kat to abruptly leave the diner.

    KAT, Mandella, PATRICK

  60. 60. INT. BIOLOGY CLASS - DAY Cameron and Michael flank Patrick

    In biology class, Cameron and Michael confront Patrick about his failure to "nail" a girl, which has put their "operation" in jeopardy; Patrick explains he didn't go through with it because she was too drunk, and Michael offers to resolve the situation.

    PATRICK, MICHAEL, CAMERON

  61. 61. INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    Mandella is at her locker, attempting to cut off her air supply with a scarf, when Michael approaches her. They discuss her Shakespeare drawings, and Michael impresses Mandella by recognizing a quote, before hinting at a favor involving "Kat."

    MICHAEL, Mandella

  62. 62. EXT. FIELD HOCKEY FIELD - DAY

    Cameron and Patrick watch Kat's field hockey practice, discussing Kat's animosity towards Patrick, when a puck nearly hits them. Patrick then asks Cameron about his progress with Kat, and Cameron reveals they kissed.

    PATRICK, CAMERON

  63. 63. INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    While Chastity gets a drink from a water fountain, Joey brags to his friends about his plans for prom night with Bianca, unaware that Chastity is nearby and overhearing his conversation.

    Joey Dorsey

  64. 64. EXT. PARKING LOT - DAY

    Joey gives Patrick money, seemingly for expenses related to a date, and Patrick then drives off with a smile.

    PATRICK, Joey Dorsey

  65. 65. INT. SCHOOL COURTYARD - DAY

    Kat and Mandella deface a prom flyer while discussing their disdain for the event, with Kat attempting to frame their non-attendance as a meaningful statement.

    KAT, Mandella

  66. 66. EXT. ARCHERY FIELD - DAY

    At the archery field, Joey tries to convince Bianca to go to prom with him, claiming he's handling her sister Kat's attendance, while a student is accidentally hit by an arrow in the background.

    Joey Dorsey, BIANCA

  67. 67. INT. BOOK STORE - DAY

    Kat is browsing in a bookstore when Patrick appears and attempts to flirt with her, leading to a sarcastic and confrontational exchange. Kat ultimately dismisses him and leaves, while Patrick is left holding a copy of "Taming of the Shrew."

    PATRICK, KAT

  68. 68. INT. CAFETERIA - DAY

    In a cafeteria, Patrick discusses with Cameron and Michael the fallout from humiliating a woman, with his friends offering advice that leads Patrick to declare he'll take her down with him if he fails.

    PATRICK, MICHAEL, CAMERON

  69. 69. INT. ENGLISH CLASS - DAY

    Patrick publicly serenades Kat outside her English class with "I Think I Love You," causing her mortification while her classmates are amused.

    PATRICK

  70. 70. INT. DETENTION HALL - DAY

    Kat visits Patrick in detention and, after failing to convince Mr. Chapin to release him, creates a diversion by flashing her bra, allowing Patrick to escape out a window.

    PATRICK, MISCREANT, MR. CHAPIN, KAT

  71. 71. EXT. SCHOOL CAMPUS LAWN

    Kat arrives at a tree, initially thinking Patrick has left, but he is still up in the tree, pretending to be afraid of heights to trick her into climbing up with him. After she climbs up, he easily descends, revealing his prank, much to Kat's annoyance.

    KAT, PATRICK

  72. 72. EXT. OUTDOOR ARCADE - DAY

    Patrick and Kat walk through an outdoor arcade, discussing their personalities before engaging in a playful paintball fight that ends with a passionate kiss.

    KAT, KID, PATRICK

  73. 73. EXT. STRATFORD HOUSE - NIGHT

    Patrick and Kat arrive at her house, engaging in playful banter that turns serious when Patrick asks Kat to prom, leading to an argument about his motives and her refusal, culminating in Kat storming off and Patrick leaving.

    KAT, PATRICK

  74. 74. EXT. STREET - NIGHT

    Patrick stops at a red light, gives money to a pants-less homeless man, and then drives away when the light turns green.

    PATRICK

  75. 75. INT. STRATFORD HOUSE/BATHROOM - NIGHT

    While Kat is cleaning paint off her face, Bianca asks her if she is going to the prom, to which Kat responds by slamming the door shut.

    BIANCA

  76. 76. INT. STUDY HALL - DAY

    In study hall, Bianca expresses to Cameron her boredom with her own "blonde babble" and superficial persona, hinting at a desire to reveal her "real self" and suggesting Cameron will need to learn how to lie.

    CAMERON, BIANCA

  77. 77. INT. HALLWAY - DAY

    Mandella finds a beautiful dress and a prom invitation from "William S." in her locker, then receives a compliment from Trevor, which she accepts with a grin.

    TREVOR, Mandella

  78. 78. INT. STRATFORD HOUSE/DEN - DAY

    Walter and Sharon discuss hypothetical scenarios before their daughter Bianca enters, wanting to discuss prom. Walter refuses to let Bianca go to prom unless her sister Kat also goes, leading to an argument and Bianca storming out, after which Sharon tries to reason with Walter about his overprotective stance.

    WALTER, SHARON, BIANCA

  79. 79. INT. BIANCA'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Kat visits Bianca, revealing a past negative experience with Joey to explain her protective behavior, which Bianca interprets as controlling and akin to their father's actions, leading to a heated argument.

    KAT, BIANCA

  80. 80. EXT. STRATFORD HOUSE - DAY

    The scene is set outside the Stratford House during the day, where a sprinkler is watering the lawn.

Dialogue examples

PEPE Some people like the Colombian, but it all depends on your acidity preference. Me? I prefer East African and Indonesian. You start the day with a Sumatra Boengie or maybe and Ethiopian Sidamo in your cup, you're that much farther ahead than someone drinkin' Cosia Rican or Kona -- you know what I mean?

PEPE / Scene 13

KAT I hate the way you're always right/ I hate it when you lie/ I hate it when you make me laugh/ even worse when you make me cry/ I hate it that you're not around/ and the fact that you didn't call/ But mostly I hate the way I don ' t hate you/ not even close, not even a little bit, not even any at all.

KAT / Scene 90

PATRICK That's where I was last year. She'd never lived alone -- my grandfather died -- I stayed with her. I wasn't in jail, I don't know Marilyn Manson, and I've never slept with a Spice Girl. I spent a year sitting next to my grandma on the couch watching Wheel of Fortune. End of story.

PATRICK / Scene 86

BIANCA I don't want to know how to say that though. I want to know useful things. Like where the good stores are. How much does champagne cost? Stuff like Chat. I have never in my life had to point out my head to someone.

BIANCA / Scene 18

MANDELLA It's Mandella with two L's. I am not related to Nelson Mandela. I am not a political figure. I do not live in South Africa. My parents just spent a few too many acid trips thinking they were revolutionaries.

Mandella / Scene 18

MISS PERKY Well, yes, compared to your other choices of expression this year, today's events are quite mild. By the way, Bobby Rictor's gonad retrieval operation went quite well, in case you're interested.

Miss Perky / Scene 6

MICHAEL Joey Dorsey? Perma-shit-grin. I wish I could say he's a moron, but he's number twelve in the class. And a model. Mostly regional stuff, but he's rumored to have a big tube sock ad coming out.

MICHAEL / Scene 8

KAT But, Mr. Chapin, I hardly think a simple serenade warrants a week of detention. There are far more hideous acts than off-key singing being performed by the student body on a regular basis.

KAT / Scene 70

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Use SlugDB when you need screenplay API data, movie dialogue search, character evidence, scene context, or MCP tools without building a scraper first.

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