Screenplay data
Robert Miller, a hedge fund manager, attempts to sell his company before an audit exposes a massive fraud, but his mistress dies in a car crash with him, leading him to implicate a young man named Jimmy Grant. Detective Michael Bryer investigates, connecting Robert to Jimmy, while Robert's daughter, Brooke, uncovers the financial deception within the company. Robert successfully sells his company and Jimmy is cleared of charges, but Robert's wife, Ellen, blackmails him into signing over his assets after confronting him about his affair and the accident. At a gala honoring Robert, his daughter introduces him, leaving his ultimate fate and the full consequences of his actions ambiguous.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Arbitrage follows billionaire Robert Miller as his secret life and financial misdeeds unravel after a fatal car crash involving his mistress.
Open full beat sheetRobert Miller is listed as Protagonist / Hedge Fund Manager. 60 years old, silver hair, commanding, wealthy, under immense pressure. In the parsed data, Robert Miller is connected to 50 scenes, 130 dialogue lines, 131 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
50 scenes / 130 dialogue linesMichael Bryer is listed as Detective. 43 years old, persistent, cynical, investigating the accident. In the parsed data, Michael Bryer is connected to 15 scenes, 34 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 33.
15 scenes / 34 dialogue linesBrooke Miller is listed as Robert's Daughter / Chief Investment Officer. 28 years old, professional, sharp, conflicted about her father's business practices. In the parsed data, Brooke Miller is connected to 14 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
14 scenes / 28 dialogue linesJimmy Grant is listed as Associate. 23 years old, son of a former employee, caught in Robert's web. In the parsed data, Jimmy Grant is connected to 13 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 63.
13 scenes / 17 dialogue linesEllen Miller is listed as Robert's Wife. 58 years old, elegant, observant, increasingly suspicious of Robert. In the parsed data, Ellen Miller is connected to 10 scenes, 42 dialogue lines, 42 text mentions, first appearing around scene 60.
10 scenes / 42 dialogue linesGavin Briar is listed as Robert's Aide. 42 years old, loyal, professional. In the parsed data, Gavin Briar is connected to 8 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
8 scenes / 12 dialogue linesSyd Felder is listed as Legal Advisor. 64 years old, pragmatic, experienced. In the parsed data, Syd Felder is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 27.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesEarl Monroe is listed as Civil Rights Attorney. 50s, sharp, hired to defend Jimmy. In the parsed data, Earl Monroe is connected to 6 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 66.
6 scenes / 3 dialogue linesJulie Côté is listed as Robert's Mistress / Gallery Owner. 32 years old, sleek, fit, modern, art world success. In the parsed data, Julie Côté is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
6 scenes / 2 dialogue linesPeter Miller is listed as Robert's Son. 31 years old, ambitious. In the parsed data, Peter Miller is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 62.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJames Mayfield is listed as Bank Executive. 50s, corporate, negotiating the merger. In the parsed data, James Mayfield is connected to 3 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 61.
3 scenes / 24 dialogue linesJeffrey Greenberg is listed as Business Associate / Lender. 53 years old, handsome, charming, aggressive regarding his money. In the parsed data, Jeffrey Greenberg is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 7.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRobert Miller is interviewed by Maria Bartiromo while his wife Ellen watches on a monitor.
Robert Miller, Ellen MillerRobert and Gavin discuss business and the failed signing of a contract.
Robert Miller, Gavin BriarRobert arrives at the airfield and departs in a Maybach.
Robert Miller, Gavin BriarRobert celebrates his birthday with his family.
Robert Miller, Ellen Miller, Brooke Miller, Peter MillerRobert and Brooke discuss business and the family company.
Robert Miller, Brooke MillerRobert visits his mistress, Julie.
Robert Miller, Julie CôtéRobert meets with Jeffrey Greenberg regarding a loan.
Robert Miller, Jeffrey GreenbergRobert meets with executives but Mayfield is absent.
Robert Miller, Brooke Miller, Gavin Briar, Peter MillerBrooke confronts Robert about strange entries in the Old Hill books and asks about Mayfield.
Brooke Miller, Robert MillerRobert arrives at Julie's gallery opening.
Robert MillerRobert searches for Julie and interacts with the assistant.
Robert MillerJulie uses cocaine in her office.
Julie CôtéRobert and Julie have a tense interaction at the gallery.
Robert Miller, Julie CôtéRobert wakes up and goes to the basement.
Robert Miller, Ellen MillerRobert goes to the basement.
Robert MillerRobert drinks scotch and reviews a report.
Robert MillerRobert calls Julie while she is hosting guests.
Julie Côté, Robert MillerRobert and Julie argue about his absence and his marriage.
Robert Miller, Julie CôtéRobert and Julie drive to Connecticut; the car crashes.
Robert Miller, Julie CôtéRobert escapes the wreckage.
Robert MillerThe car explodes.
Robert cleans himself up.
Robert MillerRobert calls Jimmy for a ride.
Robert Miller, Jimmy GrantDetective Bryer investigates the crash.
Michael BryerJimmy picks up Robert.
Robert Miller, Jimmy GrantRobert destroys evidence.
Robert MillerRobert consults Syd Felder about the accident.
Robert Miller, Syd FelderRobert meets with Chris Vogler.
Robert MillerRobert argues with Gavin over the phone about Mayfield and the audit report.
Robert Miller, Gavin BriarBrooke confronts Robert about a discrepancy in the Old Hill Fund.
Robert Miller, Brooke MillerDetective Bryer arrives at the office to see Robert.
Michael BryerRobert dismisses Brooke and prepares to meet Detective Bryer.
Robert Miller, Brooke Miller, Michael BryerBryer questions Robert about Julie Côté and the accident.
Robert Miller, Michael BryerEllen is informed that Detective Bryer is waiting for her.
Ellen MillerBryer attempts to speak with Ellen as she leaves.
Ellen Miller, Michael BryerBryer and Mills discuss the investigation and the phone records.
Michael BryerGavin updates Robert on Julie's funeral arrangements.
Robert Miller, Gavin BriarBryer and Mills intercept Jimmy.
Jimmy Grant, Michael BryerBryer and Mills interrogate Jimmy about the collect call.
Jimmy Grant, Michael BryerRobert and Syd discuss Jimmy's legal situation.
Robert Miller, Syd FelderJimmy is released on bond.
Jimmy Grant, Michael Bryer, Earl MonroeRobert and Jimmy argue in the limo.
Robert Miller, Jimmy Grant, Syd FelderBrooke discovers evidence of falsified records.
Brooke MillerBrooke fires Ben after a confrontation regarding changes to business documents.
Brooke Miller, Gavin BriarBryer and Mills discuss Jimmy Grant's background and potential leverage with Flores.
Michael Bryer, Jimmy GrantRobert storms into the office area to confront Vogler.
Robert MillerRobert confronts Vogler about the audit status.
Robert MillerRobert leaves the building and calls Mayfield.
Robert MillerBryer pressures Deferlito to sign an arrest warrant for Jimmy.
Michael BryerRobert returns to his office to find Brooke waiting.
Robert Miller, Brooke MillerBrooke confronts Robert with the balance sheets.
Robert Miller, Brooke MillerRobert and Brooke discuss the fraud in the park.
Robert Miller, Brooke MillerBryer intercepts Jimmy and forces him into his car.
Michael Bryer, Jimmy GrantBryer pressures Jimmy to turn on Miller.
Michael Bryer, Jimmy GrantRobert and Syd discuss the situation.
Robert Miller, Syd FelderJimmy testifies before the grand jury.
Jimmy Grant, Earl MonroeBryer confronts Jimmy and Earl outside the courtroom.
Michael Bryer, Jimmy Grant, Earl MonroeRobert attends Julie's funeral.
Robert MillerEllen questions Brooke while they exercise.
Ellen Miller, Brooke MillerEllen confronts Brooke about her relationship with Tom and the status of the deal, eventually hugging her.
Ellen Miller, Brooke MillerRobert negotiates a deal with James Mayfield.
Robert Miller, James MayfieldRobert announces the deal to his staff.
Robert Miller, Gavin Briar, Peter MillerRobert visits Jimmy to discuss the toll evidence.
Robert Miller, Jimmy GrantRobert discusses legal strategy with Syd.
Robert Miller, Syd FelderRobert returns home and coordinates with Syd and Earl.
Robert Miller, Syd FelderEarl investigates the toll evidence.
Earl MonroeRobert, Syd, and Earl examine the toll photos.
Robert Miller, Syd Felder, Earl MonroeThe judge dismisses the case against Jimmy.
Michael Bryer, Earl MonroeRobert gives Jimmy a trust document.
Robert Miller, Jimmy GrantEllen confronts Robert about his conversation with Brooke.
Robert Miller, Ellen MillerEllen confronts Robert about his affair and the accident, presenting a separation agreement as blackmail to force him to sign over his assets.
Robert Miller, Ellen MillerMayfield and his aide Aimes discover evidence of financial fraud in Miller Capital's records, but Mayfield chooses to ignore it.
James MayfieldMayfield and Aimes arrive at the Plaza Hotel.
James MayfieldA gala event where Robert is honored, and Brooke introduces him on stage.
Robert Miller, Ellen Miller, Brooke Miller, Gavin Briar, Jeffrey Greenberg, Syd FelderNo, no, no. Forget it, forget it... Forget the deal. I don't even care about the deal. No, I run a comfortable -- excuse me -- I run a THRIVING business, that has returned year-to-date 15.4% percent to our investors, or approximately $583 Million dollars from a trading operation that you don't have and that we both know that you need, or else you never would've called me in the first place. You on the other hand, you've taken a salary of 18 Million? And what have you delivered? A falling stock price of negative 14 dollars? Is that what it is? You've also lost approximately... THREE AND A HALF BILLION FOR YOUR INVESTORS- TELL ME -- WHY - THE FUCK - DO I - NEED YOU?
And yeah, I know, all the people counting on you, whatever, but -- you told me Earl was gonna make this right. Now you know I care about you, all the things you did for us, and for my father, but Earl said they're offering me a deal, no charges at all. I walk away. They just want to know who I went to pick up. Why are you putting me in this position, man? Why are you putting me in this situation?
...and to receive this prestigious award, I invite now to the stage the man who led this generous effort, and whose financial trading firm, Miller Capital, has just this morning been acquired by Standard Bank and Trust, a dedicated businessman, family man, scholar, philanthropist and all-around humanitarian, a man I am lucky to call -- my mentor, my friend -- and my father -- Mr. Robert Miller...
What about your father's head- where he cut his head and the pain that he's hiding in his stomach and, now... For some reason that's way to complicated for me to understand, there's no money for a routine gift? Does that seem a little strange to you?
You remember what it was like on our side of the fence. Everything just moves... a little slower. Plus this whole audit mess doesn't help. You know, clearing that all up...
No, no. He doesn't have to do anything, he just gets the salary, he gets the office. Both of `em on five-year employment contracts, and my lawyers draft them. Yes or no?
I never cared, really, about your secretaries, your- gallerists, whores, whatever you wanna call them. I cared about our home. And now you have brought this to our door.
I'm not lying! I took ninety-five all the Goddamn way there. I did what you said: I didn't stop. I didn't take the Triborough. I followed all your fucking instructions.
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