Screenplay data
Thirteen-year-old Josh Baskin wishes to be "big" on a Zoltar machine and wakes up as an adult, prompting him and his best friend Billy to search for the machine in New York City. Josh gets a job at a toy company, rapidly rising through the ranks due to his childlike perspective, and begins a romantic relationship with a colleague named Susan. As Josh embraces his adult life, he neglects Billy and struggles with the complexities of adulthood, causing him to miss his childhood. Billy eventually finds the Zoltar machine, and Josh, after confessing his true age to Susan, returns to his original age and reunites with his family and Billy.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Thirteen-year-old Josh dreams of being grown up, and after a wish to the mysterious Zoltar machine, he wakes up as an adult in New York City.
Open full beat sheetJosh Baskin is listed as Protagonist. A 13-year-old boy who makes a wish to be big and is transformed into an adult. In the parsed data, Josh Baskin is connected to 68 scenes, 46 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
68 scenes / 46 dialogue linesSusan is listed as Colleague/Love Interest. A professional at Macmillan Toys who becomes romantically involved with adult Josh. In the parsed data, Susan is connected to 36 scenes, 40 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 69.
36 scenes / 40 dialogue linesBilly Kopecky is listed as Josh's Best Friend. Josh's loyal friend who helps him navigate his adult life. In the parsed data, Billy Kopecky is connected to 32 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
32 scenes / 16 dialogue linesPaul is listed as Antagonist. A competitive and insecure executive at Macmillan Toys. In the parsed data, Paul is connected to 13 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 72.
13 scenes / 3 dialogue linesMom is listed as Josh's Mother. Concerned and loving mother of Josh. In the parsed data, Mom is connected to 11 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
11 scenes / 5 dialogue linesMr. Macmillan is listed as Boss. The owner of Macmillan Toys. In the parsed data, Mr. Macmillan is connected to 9 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 72.
9 scenes / 3 dialogue linesScott Brennan is listed as Coworker. A long-time employee at Macmillan Toys. In the parsed data, Scott Brennan is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 72.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesCynthia is listed as Classmate. A girl Josh and Billy are interested in. In the parsed data, Cynthia is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDad is listed as Josh's Father. Josh's father. In the parsed data, Dad is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 6.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDarin is listed as Cynthia's friend. A guy at the carnival. In the parsed data, Darin is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 7.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJosh plays a fantasy game while his mother calls him to do chores.
Josh Baskin, MomJosh takes out the garbage and plays baseball with Billy.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh and Billy discuss their teacher and spot Cynthia.
Josh Baskin, Billy Kopecky, CynthiaJosh and Billy perform a hand-clapping rhyme.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyBilly tells Josh that Cynthia is available.
Josh Baskin, Mom, Billy KopeckyJosh insists on going on a scary ride alone.
Josh Baskin, Mom, DadJosh is rejected from a ride for being too small.
Josh Baskin, Mom, Cynthia, DarinJosh finds the Zoltar machine and makes a wish.
Josh BaskinJosh wakes up as an adult.
Josh Baskin, MomJosh tries to convince his mother he is her son.
Josh Baskin, MomBilly is in gym class.
Billy KopeckyJosh proves his identity to Billy.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyPolice discuss the missing boy case.
Billy and Josh plan to go to New York.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh and Billy arrive in the city.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh and Billy check into a cheap hotel.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyBilly leaves Josh alone for the night.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh and Billy search for the Zoltar machine.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyThey seek information on carnivals.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyThey learn it will take weeks to process their request.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh and Billy discuss Josh's future.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyThey look for jobs in the newspaper.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh applies for a job.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh interviews for the job.
Josh Baskin, SusanJosh is hired.
Josh BaskinJosh meets Scott.
Josh Baskin, Scott BrennanJosh meets Mr. Macmillan.
Josh Baskin, Susan, Mr. Macmillan, PaulJosh calls his mother.
Josh Baskin, MomJosh gets his first paycheck.
Josh Baskin, Scott BrennanJosh cashes his check.
Josh BaskinJosh and Billy reflect on their day.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh plays with a kid.
Josh BaskinJosh and Mr. Macmillan bond over toys.
Josh Baskin, Mr. MacmillanPaul and Susan discuss Josh's promotion.
Susan, PaulBilly visits Josh at his new office.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyPaul and Susan investigate Josh's background.
Susan, PaulJosh suggests a new toy idea.
Josh Baskin, Susan, Mr. Macmillan, PaulPaul and Susan discuss Josh's success.
Susan, PaulJosh and Billy look at a new apartment.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh writes a letter to his parents.
Josh BaskinSusan and Mr. Macmillan talk at a party.
Susan, Mr. MacmillanJosh arrives at the party.
Josh Baskin, Susan, Mr. MacmillanPaul complains about Josh.
Susan, PaulSusan and Josh talk.
Josh Baskin, SusanSusan and Josh leave the party.
Josh Baskin, SusanSusan and Josh arrive at his apartment.
Josh Baskin, SusanJosh shows Susan his apartment.
Josh Baskin, SusanJosh gives Susan a gift.
Josh Baskin, SusanPaul confronts Susan.
Susan, PaulPaul and Josh play squash.
Josh Baskin, PaulSusan comforts Josh.
Josh Baskin, SusanSusan breaks up with Paul.
Susan, PaulBilly celebrates Josh's birthday.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh declines Billy's offer to hang out.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh visits Susan.
Josh Baskin, SusanJosh and Susan have fun.
Josh Baskin, SusanJosh and Susan eat.
Josh Baskin, SusanJosh and Susan talk about their pasts.
Josh Baskin, SusanThey spend the night together.
Josh Baskin, SusanJosh arrives at work.
Josh BaskinJosh talks to coworkers.
Josh BaskinJosh helps a coworker's son with algebra.
Josh BaskinBilly receives the list.
Billy KopeckyThe office is busy.
Susan, Mr. Macmillan, PaulSusan encourages Josh to plan a line.
Josh Baskin, SusanBilly tries to call Josh.
Billy KopeckyJosh shows Susan his idea.
Josh Baskin, SusanBilly confronts Josh.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckyJosh narrates the fantasy game again.
Josh BaskinJosh confesses to Susan that he is actually a thirteen-year-old boy who made a wish to be big.
Josh Baskin, SusanBilly visits Mrs. Baskin to reassure her that Josh will return.
Billy Kopecky, MomJosh and Billy arrive at the park.
Billy Kopecky, Josh BaskinJosh and Susan present the new interactive toy concept to Mr. Macmillan.
Josh Baskin, Paul, Susan, Mr. MacmillanDiscussion regarding the cost of the new product.
Mr. Macmillan, Susan, PaulSusan calls out for Josh.
Susan, Josh BaskinJosh asks Billy to take him to the park.
Josh Baskin, Billy KopeckySusan tracks down Billy to find Josh.
Susan, Billy KopeckyJosh and Susan have a final conversation before he returns home.
Josh Baskin, SusanSusan drops Josh off at his home.
Susan, Josh BaskinJosh reunites with his mother.
Josh Baskin, MomIt was called a Zoltar Machine! It had this bobbing head that looked just like a devil and if you got a quarter in the devil's mouth you could make a wish and I did! So I made a wish to be big! That is what I'm trying to tell you! I changed into a grown up but I'm really just a kid!
Fine Josh! You're a kid! Look, I really don't know what it is that you're trying to tell me. But we have a very big presentation to give tomorrow, so I'm going to get some sleep.
What are you talking about? You've been hitting the ball over the fence almost every time in stick ball. You just got to get used to a fatter bat.
Hi. I was just looking around and...Your hair is getting longer.
You expect a kid to pay $19.00 for a comic book?
C'mon Josh, it's starting to get awfully late!
Will you take me to Sea Point Park, New York?
Right there. Sea Point Park, New York! Well?
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