1999
Disillusioned abortion clinic counselor Bethany, the last descendant of Jesus, is tasked by the angel Metatron to stop fallen angels Loki and Bartleby from re-entering Heaven through a loophole that would unmake all existence. Aided by prophets Jay and Silent Bob, apostle Rufus, and muse Serendipity, Bethany races to a Catholic church in Red Bank, New Jersey, discovering the demon Azrael orchestrated the angels' plan to destroy creation. They confront and defeat Azrael, but arrive at Saint Michael's Church to find Loki and Bartleby massacring attendees, with Silent Bob sacrificing himself to save Bethany before God intervenes to stop the angels. Bethany, now pregnant with God's child, is left to carry on her lineage and protect humanity.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Dogma follows a simple clerk thrust into a cosmic adventure when she’s tasked with stopping fallen angels from nullifying existence.
Open full beat sheetBethany is listed as Protagonist. An abortion clinic counselor and the last descendant of Jesus. In the parsed data, Bethany is connected to 22 scenes, 56 dialogue lines, 58 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
22 scenes / 56 dialogue linesJay is listed as Prophet. A foul-mouthed drug dealer. In the parsed data, Jay is connected to 14 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
14 scenes / 23 dialogue linesSilent Bob is listed as Prophet. Jay's silent, stoic business associate. In the parsed data, Silent Bob is connected to 14 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
14 scenes / 2 dialogue linesRufus is listed as Guide. A black man who claims to be the forgotten thirteenth apostle. In the parsed data, Rufus is connected to 12 scenes, 47 dialogue lines, 50 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
12 scenes / 47 dialogue linesBartleby is listed as Antagonist. A fallen angel and Loki's companion. In the parsed data, Bartleby is connected to 11 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 41 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
11 scenes / 38 dialogue linesLoki is listed as Antagonist. A fallen angel seeking to return to Heaven. In the parsed data, Loki is connected to 11 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
11 scenes / 24 dialogue linesSerendipity is listed as Guide. A former muse who inspires ideas. In the parsed data, Serendipity is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAzrael is listed as Antagonist. A demon orchestrating the angels' return to Heaven. In the parsed data, Azrael is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesMetatron is listed as Messenger. A seraphim acting as the voice of God. In the parsed data, Metatron is connected to 2 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
2 scenes / 19 dialogue linesCardinal Glick is listed as Supporting. A modern, marketing-focused Catholic Cardinal. In the parsed data, Cardinal Glick is connected to 2 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
2 scenes / 15 dialogue linesOld Man is listed as Victim. An elderly man beaten by skaters, later hospitalized. In the parsed data, Old Man is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 1.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAn old man is brutally beaten by three skaters.
Old ManLoki and Bartleby discuss religion and a loophole to return to Heaven.
Loki, BartlebyA priest gives a sermon while Bethany listens, feeling disconnected.
BethanyBethany counsels a girl and shares her personal history.
BethanyMetatron appears to Bethany to charge her with a holy crusade.
Bethany, MetatronBethany wakes up from a dream/vision to the sound of a song.
BethanyBethany is distracted at work.
BethanyBethany closes the clinic for the night.
BethanyBethany is attacked by the Stygian Triplets and rescued by Jay and Silent Bob.
Bethany, Jay, Silent BobLoki and Bartleby purchase a gun.
Loki, BartlebyBethany convinces Jay and Silent Bob to be her guides.
Bethany, Jay, Silent BobThe trio drives and the car breaks down.
Bethany, Jay, Silent BobLoki and Bartleby discuss their mission and kill a man.
Loki, BartlebyRufus falls from the sky and joins the group.
Bethany, Jay, Silent Bob, RufusLoki and Bartleby arrive in Cleveland.
Loki, BartlebyAzrael plots against the group.
AzraelThe group eats and Rufus explains the Stygian Triplets.
Bethany, Jay, Silent Bob, RufusBethany and Rufus discuss the nature of the Bible, the race of Jesus, and Bethany's past, while Jay and Silent Bob are nearby.
Bethany, Rufus, Jay, Silent BobJay and Silent Bob are at a strip club where they get into a confrontation with a gang, resolved by a musical performance.
Jay, Silent Bob, Bethany, Rufus, SerendipityLoki and Bartleby confront the Mooby Corp. board members, judging their morality before killing them.
Loki, BartlebyBethany, Rufus, and Serendipity discuss their origins and the nature of God.
Bethany, Rufus, SerendipitySerendipity interrogates the Golgothan demon, who reveals the plot to kill Bethany.
Serendipity, AzraelAzrael warns Loki and Bartleby that they are being hunted by both Heaven and Hell.
Loki, Bartleby, AzraelBethany and Rufus discuss faith and the nature of Jesus while traveling.
Bethany, RufusBethany unknowingly sits with Loki and Bartleby, who are posing as travelers.
Loki, Bartleby, Bethany, Jay, Silent BobRufus sleeps while Bethany and Bartleby discuss their pasts and faith in the lounge car.
Old Man, Loki, Bartleby, Bethany, Jay, Silent BobLoki and Bartleby regroup and discuss their plan to return to Heaven.
Loki, BartlebyThe group discusses their mission and Bethany's lineage.
Bethany, Metatron, Jay, Silent Bob, RufusThe group tries to convince Cardinal Glick to cancel the ceremony.
Bethany, Jay, Silent Bob, Rufus, Cardinal GlickBethany, Rufus, Jay, Silent Bob, and a Bartender discuss the stolen golf club and the threat of Bartleby and Loki.
Bethany, Rufus, Jay, Silent BobAzrael enters the bar and confronts the group, revealing his plan.
Azrael, Bethany, Rufus, Jay, Silent Bob, SerendipityBartleby and Loki arrive at the church and begin judging the crowd.
Bartleby, Loki, Cardinal GlickBethany and the group arrive to find the aftermath of the massacre.
Bethany, Jay, Silent Bob, Rufus, Serendipity, LokiTomorrow goes off without a hitch! Do I make myself clear?! I did not labor two years and exhaust eve~ ounce of my being to insure that this ceremony be a cornerstone in the most important liturgical event since Vatican Two just to cancel it at the zero hour at the insistence of a wandering band of pranksters who've targeted me as the focus of their evening's merriment! This occasion is important for the congregation of this parish, for the massive crowds coming for the plenary indulgence, for me, for his Holiness the Pope, and - most importantly - for the 'Catholicism - Wow!' campaign! And neither you, nor any other influence short of the hand of God... HIM -self will prevent it from occurring successfully!
All the time, from what I understand. Jesus used to tell me stories about hearing them through the walls when He was a kid. So you ask why you got tapped. I'll tell you why: a Christ was the salvation of this world once before. And you're the closest thing to a Christ that still walks.
In the beginning, it was just us and Him. Angels and God. And then He created the humans. And He gave them more than He ever gave us. Our's was designed to be a life of servitude and worship - adoration. But He gave the humans more - He gave them a choice.
Count me out. You're telling me they're unstopable, I'm exhausted - both psychologically and physically, the odds are against us. I say we kick back and wait for the end -a little non~xistence might be just what the doctor ordered.
No - there's a different sort of foul-play afoot, children. Whomever has set the renegade angels on their path and is keeping them quite well-hidden. is also responsible for the Lord's whereabouts. He's trapped in a body.
Your passion for all topics insignificant, including the gender of our almighty lord, tests my patience, people. Now I'm a very important man with very important matters that demand my attention, so if you'll please...
Don't, my friend. Don't let your sympathies get the best of you, as they did me way back when. Scion or not, she's just a human. And regardless, our sins are forgiven by passing through that arch. No harm, no foul.
We really appreciate you seeing us this late in the day, your Emminence. My friends and I have been traveling all night in hopes of getting a chance to talk to you about the Saint Michael's Re-Dedication ceremony.
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