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A Good Person script analysis

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A Good Person interweaves Allison’s struggle with addiction after a fatal car accident and Daniel’s attempts to guide his grieving granddaughter Ryan. As Allison hits rock bottom, she resists help until a chance encounter at an NA meeting with Daniel catalyzes her recovery journey. Through setbacks, betrayals, and family confrontations, both characters confront their past traumas and find hope in one another. The film closes on a note of healing, with Allison and the family united in a new chapter.

75 Save the Cat fit score 20% analysis confidence / 93 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

10%

Title page introduces the film’s formal world and tone.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / 5% target

25%

Daniel’s voice‐over contrasts control in miniature trains with life’s chaos, hinting at themes of order vs. acceptance.

DANIEL (V.O.) For the model train enthusiast, there exists a secret world of order and symmetry. Nestled into...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 2-4 / 10% target

30%

We meet Daniel’s controlled hobby and Allison’s domestic life with Nathan before tragedy strikes.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / 12% target

30%

Allison learns her daughter and friend died in the crash, shattering her world.

ALLISON My head, Mom. I just can't explain to you how much pain I have in my head.
5

Debate

Scenes 9-12 / 20% target

25%

Allison debates how to cope—cutting hair, arguing with Diane, and ultimately running away—showing her inner turmoil.

6

Break into Two

Scenes 34-35 / 25% target

30%

Allison attends an NA meeting and meets Daniel there, crossing into the recovery world.

Allie sheepishly walks into an NA meeting that's about to
7

B Story

Scenes 23-24 / 30% target

20%

Daniel tries to help Ryan at school, establishing his parallel struggle and the paternal bond that intersects Allison’s journey.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 16-29 / 40% target

25%

Allison’s roller‐coaster attempts to obtain and use pills—from the pharmacy rejection to bar hijinks and tender moments with Diane—drive the middle.

9

Midpoint

Scene 40 / 50% target

30%

Daniel’s confession about beating his son delivers a true emotional reveal, altering both characters’ stakes and deepening their bond.

DANIEL I used to drink whiskey until I blacked out. Wake up in the morning to find out...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 70-76 / 65% target

25%

Allison relapses at a loft party; Daniel tracks them via Find My Phone—addiction pressures and technology threats converge.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 80 / 75% target

30%

Daniel angrily blames Allison for Molly’s death; she’s isolated and devastated—her darkest low.

DANIEL What the fuck is the matter with you?
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scenes 82-83 / 80% target

25%

Allison pawns her watch and enters inpatient rehab montage—her isolated reflection before embracing change.

13

Break into Three

Scene 84 / 85% target

30%

In the rehab visitor’s room, Allison reconciles with Nathan, choosing recovery and connection as her new path.

ALLISON Thank you so much for coming.
14

Finale

Scenes 85-90 / 95% target

20%

Allison completes rehab, resumes her music career, and rebuilds relationships—closing arcs in rehab speech, performance, and family gathering.

15

Final Image

Scene 93 / 99% target

25%

Allison’s soft smile on Daniel’s porch underscores her renewed hope and the family’s collective healing.