2009
Coraline Jones, a neglected girl, discovers a portal to an alternate world where the button-eyed Other Mother offers her an exciting but sinister life. After Coraline refuses to have buttons sewn over her eyes, she is imprisoned and learns the Other Mother, a soul-stealing entity called the Beldam, has also kidnapped her real parents. With the help of a talking cat, Coraline returns to the Other World, outwits the Beldam in a game to rescue her parents and the ghost children's eyes, and escapes back to her world. Coraline and her friend Wybie then work together to trap the Beldam's severed hand and throw it into a well, finally freeing themselves from its grasp.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Coraline moves into a new home, discovers a hidden door to an alluring but sinister Other World, and must rescue her real parents and trapped spirits by confronting the Other Mother.
Open full beat sheetCoraline Jones is listed as Protagonist. 11-year-old girl with blue hair, skeptical, adventurous, and brave. In the parsed data, Coraline Jones is connected to 75 scenes, 218 dialogue lines, 220 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
75 scenes / 218 dialogue linesWybie Lovat is listed as Neighbor. 12-year-old boy, wears a skeleton mask and gloves, rides an electric bike. In the parsed data, Wybie Lovat is connected to 18 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
18 scenes / 30 dialogue linesThe Beldam is listed as Antagonist. A witch who creates an alternate world to trap children, has button eyes. In the parsed data, The Beldam is connected to 15 scenes, 59 dialogue lines, 61 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
15 scenes / 59 dialogue linesOther Father is listed as Antagonist. A construct created by the Beldam, plays piano, has button eyes. In the parsed data, Other Father is connected to 12 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
12 scenes / 25 dialogue linesBlack Cat is listed as Ally. A mysterious, talking cat that can travel between worlds. In the parsed data, Black Cat is connected to 11 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 37.
11 scenes / 10 dialogue linesMr. Bobinsky is listed as Neighbor. Seven-foot-tall blue-skinned Russian man, performs calisthenics, runs a mouse circus. In the parsed data, Mr. Bobinsky is connected to 9 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 27 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
9 scenes / 27 dialogue linesMel Jones is listed as Coraline's Mother. Plain-looking, tired, works on a gardening catalog, wears a neck brace. In the parsed data, Mel Jones is connected to 8 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 7 dialogue linesApril Spink is listed as Neighbor. Rotund little old English lady, former actress, lives with Miss Forcible. In the parsed data, April Spink is connected to 7 scenes, 34 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
7 scenes / 34 dialogue linesMiriam Forcible is listed as Neighbor. Tall old lady with a platinum wig, former actress, lives with Miss Spink. In the parsed data, Miriam Forcible is connected to 6 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
6 scenes / 22 dialogue linesCharlie Jones is listed as Coraline's Father. Goose-necked, gangly, works on a gardening catalog, bad cook. In the parsed data, Charlie Jones is connected to 6 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
6 scenes / 7 dialogue linesCoraline arrives at the Pink Palace and explores the garden, meeting Wybie Lovat.
Coraline Jones, Wybie Lovat, Mr. Bobinsky, April Spink, Black CatCoraline complains about the rain and her parents' lack of attention; she receives a doll from Wybie.
Coraline Jones, Mel JonesCoraline asks her father for help; he tells her to explore the house.
Coraline Jones, Charlie JonesCoraline discovers a small door hidden behind wallpaper.
Coraline Jones, Mel JonesCoraline dreams and follows a mouse to the small door.
Coraline JonesCoraline crawls through the tunnel towards a light.
Coraline JonesCoraline enters an alternate version of her living room.
Coraline JonesCoraline meets the Other Mother who has button eyes.
Coraline Jones, The BeldamCoraline walks to the study.
Coraline JonesCoraline meets the Other Father who plays piano.
Coraline Jones, Other FatherCoraline eats dinner with the Other Parents.
Coraline Jones, The Beldam, Other FatherCoraline is put to bed by the Other Parents.
Coraline Jones, The Beldam, Other FatherCoraline wakes up in her real room.
Coraline JonesCoraline checks the door and finds it bricked up.
Coraline JonesCoraline tells her parents about her dream.
Coraline Jones, Mel Jones, Charlie JonesCoraline retrieves the mail and heads to Mr. Bobinsky's.
Coraline JonesCoraline meets Mr. Bobinsky.
Coraline Jones, Mr. BobinskyMr. Bobinsky warns Coraline about the little door.
Coraline Jones, Mr. BobinskyCoraline retrieves her hat.
Coraline JonesCoraline visits Miss Spink and Miss Forcible.
Coraline Jones, April Spink, Miriam ForcibleThe ladies read Coraline's tea leaves.
Coraline Jones, April Spink, Miriam ForcibleCoraline encounters Wybie.
Coraline Jones, Wybie Lovat, Black CatWybie shows Coraline a slug and tells her about his grandmother's missing sister.
Coraline Jones, Wybie LovatCoraline sets a trap for mice and falls asleep.
Coraline JonesCoraline wakes up to find mice stealing the cheese.
Coraline JonesCoraline follows the mice to the small door and enters the tunnel.
Coraline JonesCoraline meets the Other Mother and is sent to find the Other Father.
Coraline Jones, The BeldamCoraline visits the magical Other Garden and meets the Other Father.
Coraline Jones, Other FatherCoraline eats with the Other Parents and meets the Other Wybie.
Coraline Jones, The Beldam, Other Father, Wybie LovatCoraline and Other Wybie head to Mr. Bobinsky's flat.
Coraline Jones, Wybie LovatCoraline watches the Jumping Mouse Circus.
Coraline Jones, Wybie Lovat, Mr. BobinskyCoraline wakes up in the real world.
Coraline JonesCoraline tells her parents about her dream.
Coraline Jones, Mel Jones, Charlie JonesCoraline and her mother shop for school clothes.
Coraline Jones, Mel JonesCoraline prepares to return to the other world.
Coraline Jones, Mel JonesCoraline returns to the Other World and receives a gift.
Coraline JonesCoraline talks to the Black Cat.
Coraline Jones, Black CatCoraline watches the performance by Miss Spink and Miss Forcible.
Coraline Jones, Wybie Lovat, April Spink, Miriam ForcibleThe Other Miss Spink and Other Miss Forcible perform a trapeze act, eventually involving Coraline in the performance.
Coraline Jones, April Spink, Miriam Forcible, Wybie LovatOther Wybie escorts Coraline back to the house where the Other Mother and Other Father wait.
Coraline Jones, Wybie Lovat, The Beldam, Other FatherOther Mother suggests Coraline stay forever.
Coraline Jones, The Beldam, Other FatherOther Mother presents Coraline with a box containing buttons for her eyes.
Coraline Jones, The Beldam, Other FatherCoraline barricades herself in her room to try and wake up in the real world.
Coraline JonesCoraline wakes up to find she is still in the Other World.
Coraline JonesCoraline confronts the Other Father, who is being controlled by the Other Mother.
Coraline Jones, Other FatherCoraline encounters the Black Cat and discovers the world is an illusion.
Coraline Jones, Black CatCoraline returns to the house and confronts the Other Mother.
Coraline Jones, The BeldamCoraline meets the ghosts of the children trapped by the Beldam.
Coraline JonesCoraline is pulled out of the mirror by Other Wybie.
Coraline Jones, Wybie LovatCoraline escapes back to the real world.
Coraline JonesCoraline finds spoiled groceries.
Coraline JonesCoraline meets the real Wybie.
Coraline Jones, Wybie LovatCoraline drags Wybie down the hall toward the living room.
Coraline Jones, Wybie LovatCoraline shows Wybie the little door and warns him about the Beldam.
Coraline Jones, Wybie LovatCoraline and Wybie search for the doll; Coraline explains the danger of the Other Mother.
Coraline Jones, Wybie LovatCoraline chases Wybie down the stairs.
Coraline Jones, Wybie LovatWybie escapes on his bike; Coraline discovers her parents' car is empty.
Coraline Jones, Wybie LovatCoraline tries to call her father but gets his voicemail.
Coraline Jones, Charlie JonesCoraline visits Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, who give her a stone with a hole in it.
Coraline Jones, April Spink, Miriam ForcibleCoraline sleeps and is visited by the Black Cat.
Coraline Jones, Black CatCoraline sees her parents trapped in the mirror.
Coraline Jones, Mel Jones, Charlie Jones, Black CatThe cat reveals the button-eyed doll.
Coraline Jones, Black CatCoraline burns the doll.
Coraline Jones, Black CatCoraline prepares to return to the other world.
Coraline JonesCoraline enters the tunnel to the other world.
Coraline Jones, Black CatCoraline confronts the Beldam.
Coraline Jones, The Beldam, Other FatherCoraline challenges the Beldam to a game.
Coraline Jones, The BeldamCoraline searches the garden for the first ghost eye.
Coraline Jones, Other FatherCoraline retrieves the second ghost eye.
Coraline JonesCoraline arrives at Other Bobinsky's apartment.
Coraline Jones, Mr. BobinskyCoraline confronts Other Bobinsky for the final eye.
Coraline Jones, Mr. BobinskyCoraline confronts the Other Mr. Bobinsky to retrieve the third ghost eye, leading to a chaotic chase involving rats and a circus ball.
Coraline Jones, Mr. BobinskyCoraline confronts the Other Mr. Bobinsky, who reveals himself to be a swarm of rats.
Coraline Jones, Mr. BobinskyWybie saves Coraline from the Beldam's hand, and they dispose of it in the well.
Coraline Jones, Wybie Lovat, Black CatA garden party is held to celebrate the planting of tulips.
Coraline Jones, Mel Jones, Charlie Jones, Wybie Lovat, Mr. Bobinsky, April SpinkHa! You see, Caroline, the problem is my new songs go oompah oompah. But the jumping mice play only toodle toot, like that. Is nice, but not so much amazing? So now-- I switch to stronger cheese, and soon VATCH OUT!
Oh yeah. They swooped down and pulled me right out of my seat -- Spink and Forcible. Only they weren't old ladies, that was just a disguise. But then, I was flying through the air and... it was, it was magic.
...seventh, the third, the ninth, yes, the fourthI'm right; and Jock Junior, Jock senior, Jock the third, the fourth... oh, and that's Jock's 2nd cousin, twice removed. I'll read them, if you like.
Making up a song about Coraline. She's a peach, she's a doll, she's a pal of mine. She's as cute as a button in the eyes of everyone who ever laid their eyes on Cor-a-line.
Pssst. Can you get me some of that magic mud you were talking about? Because I have a terrible case of writer's rash. On my---.
Dey tell me that you - are saviour, Caroline. And -- soon as dey are ready -- dey vish to give special tenks-you performance.
Then you let me go. You let everyone go my real father and mother, the dead children, everyone you've trapped here.
B-b-b-buttons? Do you like them? I'm your Other Mother, silly. Now go tell your Other Father that supper's ready.
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