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BICENTENNIAL MAN script analysis

BICENTENNIAL MAN script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Andrew, a robot purchased by the Martin family, embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he learns what it means to be human. He explores emotions, creativity, and love, ultimately fighting for his own humanity in court. Along the way, he finds companionship with Portia and challenges societal and legal definitions of personhood. The story culminates in Andrew choosing mortality to fully embrace the human experience.

85 Save the Cat fit score 10% analysis confidence / 68 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

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Establishes the factory environment and mechanical origins of Andrew.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 25 / 5% target

12%

Sir declares that Andrew will be treated "as if he were a..." human, hinting at the story’s central question of humanity.

So, as a matter of principle, in this family... Andrew will be treated as if he were a...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-7 / Page 1 / 10% target

10%

Introduces Andrew’s arrival and integration into the Martin household.

4

Catalyst

Scene 6 / 12% target

10%

The Martin children meet Andrew for the first time, setting the personal stakes.

Everybody downstairs! Melinda! Amanda! I’ve got a surprise for you!
5

Debate

Scenes 8-13 / 20% target

10%

Andrew tests boundaries—cleaning, exploring, breaking objects—and the family debates how to handle him.

6

Break into Two

Scene 18 / 25% target

10%

Andrew breaks the vase, signaling his active engagement and the shift into his personal journey.

7

B Story

Scene 50 / 30% target

10%

Andrew’s interactions with Portia introduce the love story that will support the main theme.

I am not here because I like you.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 18-27 / 40% target

10%

Montage of Andrew learning skills—cleaning, carving, painting—and bonding with the family reflects the playful promise of the premise.

9

Midpoint

Scene 35 / 50% target

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Andrew completes the painting, proving his creative potential and marking a false victory.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 36-44 / 65% target

10%

Ma’am initially rejects Andrew’s art, followed by legal challenges that question his humanity.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 57 / 75% target

10%

Portia reveals she is getting married, crushing Andrew’s romantic hopes.

I’m getting married.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 61 / 80% target

10%

Leaving the legislature, Andrew faces the crowd’s indifference and his own isolation.

13

Break into Three

Scene 63 / 85% target

10%

Portia’s confession that she doesn’t want to live forever sparks Andrew’s decisive plan to become mortal.

I don’t want to live as long as I possibly can.
14

Finale

Scenes 66-67 / 95% target

10%

Andrew undergoes surgery to become human and later addresses the legislature, completing his transformation and legal victory.

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Final Image

Scene 68 / 99% target

10%

Andrew and Portia peacefully pass away together, underscoring his fulfilled human journey.

Would you mind unplugging me?