1977
Neurotic comedian Alvy Singer reflects on his tumultuous relationship with Annie Hall, whom he met during a tennis match. Their quirky romance deepens as they navigate anxieties and intellectual differences, but contrasting personalities and Alvy's jealousy lead to arguments and a temporary separation. After reconciling and moving to Los Angeles for Annie's music career, their differences become irreconcilable, leading to their breakup and Annie's refusal of Alvy's marriage proposal. Years later, Alvy writes a play based on their relationship, and they meet again as friends, acknowledging their profound mutual impact.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Annie Hall follows neurotic comedian Alvy Singer’s courtship and breakup with Annie.
Open full beat sheetAlvy Singer is listed as Protagonist. A neurotic, balding, Jewish comedian from Brooklyn. In the parsed data, Alvy Singer is connected to 72 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
72 scenes / 38 dialogue linesAnnie Hall is listed as Love Interest. A quirky, aspiring singer from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. In the parsed data, Annie Hall is connected to 47 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
47 scenes / 25 dialogue linesRob is listed as Alvy's Best Friend. A television actor who moves to Los Angeles. In the parsed data, Rob is connected to 11 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
11 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMother is listed as Alvy's Mother. A high-strung woman from Brooklyn. In the parsed data, Mother is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRobin is listed as Alvy's Second Wife. An intellectual who works for a magazine. In the parsed data, Robin is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 13.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDuane Hall is listed as Annie's Brother. A disturbed young man with dark impulses. In the parsed data, Duane Hall is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 36.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesFather is listed as Alvy's Father. Ran a bumper-car concession in Coney Island. In the parsed data, Father is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTony Lacey is listed as Music Producer. A successful record personality in Los Angeles. In the parsed data, Tony Lacey is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 53.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAllison Portchnik is listed as Alvy's First Wife. A woman Alvy dated during the Eisenhower administration. In the parsed data, Allison Portchnik is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesYoung Alvy and his mother visit a doctor because Alvy is depressed about the universe expanding.
Alvy Singer, MotherYoung Alvy eats soup while his house shakes from the roller coaster outside.
Alvy Singer, FatherYoung Alvy is scolded by his teacher for kissing a girl in class.
Alvy SingerAlvy and Rob discuss Alvy's paranoia and the possibility of moving to Los Angeles.
Alvy Singer, RobAlvy waits for Annie and is harassed by fans who recognize him from television.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie argue in a movie line while a man behind them pontificates about film.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie discuss their relationship and sexual issues.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy meets his first wife, Allison, at a political rally.
Alvy Singer, Allison PortchnikAlvy and Allison argue about the JFK assassination conspiracy theory.
Alvy Singer, Allison PortchnikAlvy and Annie struggle to cook live lobsters.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie walk along the shore and discuss their romantic history.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie continue their walk at sunset, discussing past relationships.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy attends a cocktail party with his second wife, Robin.
Alvy Singer, RobinAlvy and Robin argue about sex and his interest in the Knicks game.
Alvy Singer, RobinAlvy and Robin fail to have sex due to external noises and tension.
Alvy Singer, RobinAlvy and Rob discuss anti-Semitism and New York City.
Alvy Singer, RobAlvy meets Annie Hall during a tennis match.
Alvy Singer, Annie Hall, RobAlvy and Annie awkwardly flirt after the tennis match.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAnnie drives Alvy to her apartment, driving erratically.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie arrive at her apartment and share a moment.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie discuss her family photos and her photography.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAnnie performs at a nightclub.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie walk after her performance and share their first kiss.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie eat at a deli.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie are in bed together.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy buys books for Annie.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie people-watch in Central Park.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie walk along the dock.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAnnie moves in with Alvy.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie discuss their relationship, her apartment, and her education while in bed.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie drive to their summerhouse.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie discuss courses and intimacy, leading to a disagreement about marijuana.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallFlashback to Alvy's early career as a comedy writer.
Alvy SingerAlvy performs stand-up comedy for college students.
Alvy SingerAnnie congratulates Alvy after his show.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy has Easter dinner with Annie's family.
Alvy Singer, Annie Hall, Mother, Father, Duane HallDuane confesses dark impulses to Alvy.
Alvy Singer, Duane HallDuane drives Alvy and Annie in the rain.
Alvy Singer, Annie Hall, Duane HallAlvy and Annie argue about his jealousy and her professor.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallFlashback to an argument about Annie's therapy.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAnnie leaves Alvy in a cab.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy attends a concert with a reporter.
Alvy SingerAlvy is in bed with the reporter when Annie calls.
Alvy SingerAlvy arrives to kill a spider for Annie.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie reconcile in bed after a moment of emotional distance.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie discuss their relationship and plan a trip to Brooklyn.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAnnie, Alvy, and Rob drive to Brooklyn.
Alvy Singer, Annie Hall, RobThe group visits Alvy's old neighborhood.
Alvy Singer, Annie Hall, RobA flashback to Alvy's childhood home where his parents argue.
Alvy Singer, Rob, Mother, FatherThe scene shifts to a party in 1945.
Alvy Singer, Rob, MotherAlvy and Annie walk home after their day out.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy gives Annie birthday presents.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAnnie performs and meets Tony Lacey.
Alvy Singer, Annie Hall, Tony LaceyAlvy and Annie watch a film.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallSplit screen of Alvy and Annie talking to their respective therapists.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie argue about cocaine with friends.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallRob drives Alvy and Annie around Beverly Hills.
Alvy Singer, Annie Hall, RobAlvy watches Rob work on his TV show.
Alvy Singer, RobAlvy feels sick and stays in bed.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie attend a party at Tony Lacey's.
Alvy Singer, Annie Hall, Rob, Tony LaceyAlvy and Annie fly home.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAnnie moves out.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy and Annie pack up books and belongings, discussing their breakup and the possibility of remaining friends.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy talks to passersby about his regret over the breakup and Annie's move to Los Angeles.
Alvy SingerA flashback of Alvy struggling to cook a lobster with a date.
Alvy SingerAlvy calls Annie to ask her to come back to New York.
Alvy SingerAlvy arrives in Los Angeles and argues with Annie on the phone.
Alvy SingerAlvy meets Annie to ask her to marry him, but she refuses.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallAlvy is released from jail after his car incident.
Alvy SingerAlvy meets Rob outside the courthouse.
Alvy Singer, RobAlvy watches actors rehearse a play he wrote based on his relationship with Annie.
Alvy SingerAlvy and Annie meet for lunch and part ways as friends.
Alvy Singer, Annie HallM'm, wait, I got a great idea. Hang in there for a second. I got a little-little artifact. A little erotic artifact, that-that I brought up from the city, which I think, uh, is gonna be perfect. I just ... there ... There's a little Old New Orleans ... essence. Now-now we can go about our business here and we can even develop photographs if we want to. There, now there. M'mmm. M'mmm. Hey, is something wrong?
Oh, come on, look who's talking. You've been seeing a psychiatrist for fifteen years. You should smoke some o' this. You'd be off the couch in no time.
Uh, well, I'd like to talk to you about that sometime, if you get a chance.
He's been depressed. All off a sudden, he can't do anything.
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