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DR. BEAN script

Mr. Bean, a clumsy gallery employee, is sent to Los Angeles for an art unveiling, where he accidentally destroys the priceless painting and causes chaos for his host family. His attempts to cover up the damage escalate into a police chase and further destruction, including setting a car on fire. Mistaken for a doctor, Bean performs a life-saving surgery on the Leary's daughter, Jennifer, after her motorcycle accident. Bean ultimately exposes the Grierson Gallery's corrupt Vice President, Bernie Schimmel, revealing the original painting was hidden, before returning to London as an accidental hero.

Writer
Richard Curtis and Robin Driscoll
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0118689
Script date
Not specified
78Scenes
14Characters
70Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

DR. BEAN Save the Cat analysis

Bean’s unorthodox antics throw everyone’s world into chaos, from the National Gallery trustees to an American family.

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Key characters

Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean is listed as Gallery Employee. Eccentric, socially awkward, and prone to causing chaos. In the parsed data, Mr. Bean is connected to 52 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 27 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.

52 scenes / 25 dialogue lines

David Leary

David Leary is listed as Vice President of the Grierson Gallery. Pleasant, slightly worried, and too nice for his own good. In the parsed data, David Leary is connected to 40 scenes, 51 dialogue lines, 52 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

40 scenes / 51 dialogue lines

Kevin Leary

Kevin Leary is listed as David and Alison's son. Smart, 8-year-old. In the parsed data, Kevin Leary is connected to 18 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.

18 scenes / 12 dialogue lines

Alison Leary

Alison Leary is listed as David's Wife. Confident, in good shape, experiencing marital tension. In the parsed data, Alison Leary is connected to 15 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.

15 scenes / 13 dialogue lines

Thomas Grierson

Thomas Grierson is listed as Owner of the Grierson Gallery. Vain, pedantic, pompous, and obsessed with money. In the parsed data, Thomas Grierson is connected to 14 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.

14 scenes / 28 dialogue lines

Bernie Schimmel

Bernie Schimmel is listed as Gallery Staff / Vice President. Smooth, smiley, and eventually revealed as corrupt. In the parsed data, Bernie Schimmel is connected to 14 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.

14 scenes / 17 dialogue lines

Governor Reynolds

Governor Reynolds is listed as Governor of California. Grand figure, veteran. In the parsed data, Governor Reynolds is connected to 13 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.

13 scenes / 17 dialogue lines

Elmer

Elmer is listed as Security Guard. Huge, ex-army. In the parsed data, Elmer is connected to 12 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 41.

12 scenes / 7 dialogue lines

Annie

Annie is listed as Gallery Receptionist. Bubbly, not very bright. In the parsed data, Annie is connected to 11 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.

11 scenes / 19 dialogue lines

Brutus

Brutus is listed as Detective. Large, black, plain clothes detective. In the parsed data, Brutus is connected to 9 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

9 scenes / 9 dialogue lines

Jennifer Leary

Jennifer Leary is listed as David and Alison's daughter. 16-year-old, slightly Gothic. In the parsed data, Jennifer Leary is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 7.

7 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Gareth

Gareth is listed as Assistant to Lord Walton. Frustrated with Mr. Bean. In the parsed data, Gareth is connected to 4 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

4 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

Lord Walton

Lord Walton is listed as Trustee of the National Gallery. A very grand man, head of the board. In the parsed data, Lord Walton is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 5.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Miss Hutchinson

Miss Hutchinson is listed as Gallery Secretary. Administrative staff.

0 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. National Gallery Boardroom - DAY

    The trustees of the National Gallery sit in silence, contemplating how to deal with Mr. Bean.

    Lord Walton, Gareth
  2. 2. EXT. Mr. Bean's Street - DAY

    Mr. Bean leaves his house and drives his Mini through London, causing chaos.

    Mr. Bean
  3. 3. INT. Harrods - DAY

    Mr. Bean drives his car through the store, narrowly avoiding security guards.

    Mr. Bean
  4. 4. EXT. National Gallery - DAY

    Mr. Bean arrives at the National Gallery and prepares for work.

    Mr. Bean
  5. 5. INT. National Gallery Boardroom - DAY

    The trustees discuss the new computer system and Mr. Bean's future.

    Lord Walton, Gareth, Thomas Grierson
  6. 6. INT. AEROPLANE - DAY

    Mr. Bean boards a flight and causes a series of chaotic incidents involving his luggage, a spitball, and a sick child.

    Mr. Bean, Governor Reynolds, Annie
  7. 7. INT. AMERICAN AIRPORT ARRIVALS - NIGHT

    The Leary family waits for Mr. Bean at the airport while arguing.

    David Leary, Alison Leary, Jennifer Leary, Kevin Leary
  8. 8. INT. AMERICAN AIRPORT CONVEYER - NIGHT

    Bean arrives and gets into a chase with police after role-playing with an imaginary gun.

    Mr. Bean, Governor Reynolds, Elmer
  9. 9. INT. AMERICAN AIRPORT ARRIVALS - NIGHT

    The Leary family continues to wait and bicker.

    David Leary, Alison Leary, Jennifer Leary, Kevin Leary
  10. 10. INT. AMERICAN AIRPORT CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Bean is cornered by police and forced to surrender his imaginary weapon.

    Mr. Bean, Elmer
  11. 11. INT. AMERICAN AIRPORT POLICE INTERVIEW ROOM - NIGHT

    Brutus interrogates Bean.

    Mr. Bean, Brutus
  12. 12. INT. AMERICAN AIRPORT ARRIVALS - NIGHT

    Alison goes to check on the status of the guest.

    David Leary, Alison Leary
  13. 13. EXT. AMERICAN AIRPORT TAXI RANK - NIGHT

    Police put Bean in a taxi to get rid of him.

    Mr. Bean, Elmer
  14. 14. EXT. THE LEARY HOUSE - NIGHT

    Bean arrives at the Leary house and finds the hidden key.

    Mr. Bean
  15. 15. INT. THE LEARY HOUSE HALLWAY - NIGHT

    Bean enters the house and disables the alarm.

    Mr. Bean
  16. 16. INT. DAVID'S CAR - NIGHT

    The Leary family drives home and discusses their failing marriage.

    David Leary, Alison Leary, Jennifer Leary, Kevin Leary
  17. 17. INT. THE LEARY HOUSE KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Bean eats a strawberry and leaves it for David to find.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary
  18. 18. INT. THE LEARY HOUSE BATHROOM - NIGHT

    Bean uses the electric toothbrush and washes his socks in the sink.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary
  19. 19. INT. THE LEARY HOUSE D & A'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    David confesses to eating the strawberry.

    David Leary, Alison Leary
  20. 20. INT. THE LEARY HOUSE UPSTAIRS LANDING - DAY

    Jennifer discovers Bean in her room.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary, Alison Leary, Jennifer Leary, Kevin Leary
  21. 21. INT. THE LEARY HOUSE KITCHEN - DAY

    The family has breakfast while Bean prepares to leave.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary, Alison Leary, Jennifer Leary, Kevin Leary
  22. 22. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY RECEPTION AREA - DAY

    Bean and David arrive at the gallery.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary, Annie
  23. 23. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY WASH ROOM - DAY

    Bean struggles to dry his trousers after splashing them.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary
  24. 24. INT. GRIERSON'S OFFICE - DAY

    Bean and David meet Grierson and Bernie to discuss gallery business; Bean hides a wet patch on his trousers.

    Mr. Bean, Lord Walton, David Leary, Thomas Grierson, Bernie Schimmel
  25. 25. INT. GRIERSON GALLERY RECEPTION - DAY

    Bean and David leave the gallery; Bean blows his nose on a love note from Annie.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary, Annie
  26. 26. EXT. GRIERSON GALLERY PARKING LOT - DAY

    Bean engages in a mime duel with a street performer.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary
  27. 27. EXT. SHOPPING MALL PARKING LOT - DAY

    Bean accidentally foils a robbery while David is shopping.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary
  28. 28. INT. POLICE PRECINCT - NIGHT

    Brutus interrogates Bean about the robbery.

    Mr. Bean, Brutus
  29. 29. INT. LEARYS' HOUSE KITCHEN - NIGHT

    David praises Bean's bravery to his family.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary, Kevin Leary
  30. 30. INT. KEVIN'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Bean helps Kevin beat a level in a computer game.

    Mr. Bean, Kevin Leary
  31. 31. INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY

    Tension between David and Alison; Bean accidentally breaks a figurine.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary, Alison Leary, Jennifer Leary, Kevin Leary
  32. 32. INT. BEAN'S ROOM - DAY

    David visits Bean to look at his photo album.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary
  33. 33. INT. THE WHISTLER ROOM - DAY

    Bean accidentally ruins the Whistler's Mother painting.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary
  34. 34. INT. GALLERY. UPSTAIRS CORRIDOR - DAY

    Bean disguises a painting as a trolley and navigates the corridor, avoiding a collision with another worker.

    Mr. Bean
  35. 35. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. ELEVATOR - DAY

    Bean shares an elevator with a group of Diet Club members.

    Mr. Bean
  36. 36. INT. GRIERSON GALLERY. MEN'S ROOM - DAY

    Bean attempts to clean the painting in the men's room.

    Mr. Bean
  37. 37. INT. GRIERSON GALLERY. OUTSIDE MEN'S ROOM - DAY

    Bean exits the men's room empty-handed.

    Mr. Bean
  38. 38. EXT. GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

    David and Bernie discuss work and family while Bean struggles on the ledge.

    David Leary, Bernie Schimmel, Mr. Bean
  39. 39. INT. GRIERSON GALLERY. STOREROOM - DAY

    Bean accidentally destroys the painting while trying to clean it.

    Mr. Bean
  40. 40. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. BERNIE'S ROOM - DAY

    Kevin and Mr. Bean use a computer to explore the gallery's digital catalogue.

    Kevin Leary, Mr. Bean
  41. 41. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. THE WHISTLER ROOM - DAY

    David oversees preparations while Bernie acts aggressively toward staff.

    David Leary, Elmer, Bernie Schimmel
  42. 42. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

    Final preparations for the Governor's visit.

    Annie, Elmer, Thomas Grierson
  43. 43. EXT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

    Bernie and Grierson rehearse the Governor's arrival.

    Bernie Schimmel, Thomas Grierson
  44. 44. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. RECEPTION AREA - DAY

    Bernie critiques the staff's performance during the rehearsal.

    Thomas Grierson, Bernie Schimmel, Annie, Elmer, David Leary
  45. 45. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. BERNIE'S OFFICE - DAY

    Mr. Bean hacks the computer system.

    Mr. Bean, Kevin Leary, Bernie Schimmel
  46. 46. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. THE WHISTLER ROOM - DAY

    Bernie signals David to start the event.

    Bernie Schimmel, David Leary
  47. 47. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. RECEPTION AREA - DAY

    The staff waits for the Governor.

  48. 48. EXT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

    Governor Reynolds arrives.

    Governor Reynolds, Brutus, Thomas Grierson, Bernie Schimmel, Mr. Bean
  49. 49. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. RECEPTION AREA - DAY

    Reynolds meets the staff.

    Thomas Grierson, Governor Reynolds, Annie, Kevin Leary
  50. 50. EXT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

    Mr. Bean attempts to park the Rolls Royce.

    Mr. Bean
  51. 51. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

    Reynolds meets Elmer.

    Governor Reynolds, Elmer
  52. 52. EXT. PARKING LOT - DAY

    Mr. Bean accidentally sets the car on fire.

    Mr. Bean
  53. 53. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

    Reynolds tours the gallery.

    Thomas Grierson, Governor Reynolds, David Leary
  54. 54. EXT. PARKING LOT - DAY

    Mr. Bean destroys Bernie's car.

    Mr. Bean
  55. 55. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. GROUND FLOOR - DAY

    Reynolds views the paintings.

    Governor Reynolds, Thomas Grierson, Bernie Schimmel, David Leary
  56. 56. EXT. PARKING LOT - DAY

    Mr. Bean loses the car.

    Mr. Bean
  57. 57. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. GROUND FLOOR - DAY

    The party moves to see Whistler's Mother.

    Governor Reynolds, David Leary
  58. 58. INT. WHISTLER ROOM - DAY

    The painting is revealed.

    David Leary, Governor Reynolds, Thomas Grierson, Bernie Schimmel, Mr. Bean
  59. 59. INT. GALLERY CORRIDOR - DAY

    Reynolds confronts Grierson.

    Governor Reynolds, Bernie Schimmel, Thomas Grierson
  60. 60. INT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY. WHISTLER ROOM - DAY

    David forgives Mr. Bean.

    David Leary, Mr. Bean, Annie, Kevin Leary
  61. 61. INT. GALLERY ENTRANCE HALL - DAY

    Reynolds leaves in anger.

    David Leary, Mr. Bean, Kevin Leary, Brutus, Governor Reynolds, Thomas Grierson
  62. 62. EXT. GALLERY PARKING LOT - DAY

    The chase begins.

    David Leary, Brutus, Elmer
  63. 63. EXT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

    Bernie informs Reynolds of a problem.

    Bernie Schimmel, Governor Reynolds
  64. 64. EXT. STREET - DAY

    The car chase continues.

    David Leary, Elmer, Brutus, Mr. Bean
  65. 65. INT. DAVID'S CAR - DAY

    David and Kevin discuss Jennifer.

    David Leary, Kevin Leary
  66. 66. INT. HOSPITAL. RECEPTION - DAY

    David arrives at the hospital.

    David Leary, Kevin Leary, Mr. Bean
  67. 67. INT. HOSPITAL. CORRIDOR - DAY

    David reunites with Alison.

    David Leary, Kevin Leary, Alison Leary
  68. 68. EXT. THE GRIERSON GALLERY - DAY

    The car sculpture is revealed.

    Governor Reynolds, Thomas Grierson
  69. 69. INT. HOSPITAL. CORRIDOR - DAY

    Alison and David talk.

    Alison Leary, David Leary
  70. 70. INT. HOSPITAL. CORRIDOR - DAY

    Mr. Bean follows a doctor.

    Mr. Bean
  71. 71. INT. HOSPITAL. RECEPTION - DAY

    Elmer visits the hospital.

    Elmer
  72. 72. INT. HOSPITAL. CORRIDOR - DAY

    Mr. Bean is mistaken for a doctor.

    Mr. Bean
  73. 73. INT. OPERATING THEATRE - NIGHT

    Mr. Bean assists in surgery.

    Mr. Bean, Brutus
  74. 74. INT. HOSPITAL THEATRE - DAY

    Bean accidentally drops a sweet into a patient's body during surgery, then retrieves it along with the bullet, saving the patient's life.

    Mr. Bean, Gareth
  75. 75. INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR - DAY

    Bean exits the theatre and is hailed as a hero by the police side-kick, then encounters David and Alison.

    Mr. Bean, Gareth, David Leary, Alison Leary, Brutus
  76. 76. INT. HOSPITAL JENNIFER'S ROOM - NIGHT

    Bean attempts to wake Jennifer using a video game, eventually causing a monitor malfunction that wakes her up.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary, Alison Leary, Jennifer Leary, Kevin Leary
  77. 77. INT. LEARY HOUSE KITCHEN - NIGHT

    David and Alison share a romantic moment interrupted by Bean, who has toasted socks.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary, Alison Leary
  78. 78. INT. GRIERSON'S OFFICE - DAY

    Grierson reveals the original Whistler's Mother painting and fires David, while Bean exposes Bernie's corruption.

    Mr. Bean, David Leary, Thomas Grierson, Bernie Schimmel

Dialogue examples

I've known soldiers who've had their heads blown off who were more intelligent than you two. Not only have you failed to protect your most valuable possession from theft - but you didn't even know it'd been stolen! I'd sooner buy heroin from the guy who sells drugs outside my grandson's school than anything from you guys.

Governor Reynolds / Scene 61

I'm sorry. What can I say - she's unconscious. And I mean - every night when we sleep, we're all unconscious, aren't we? She'll pull out of it. God though - why the hell do kids have to ride bikes?

David Leary / Scene 65

But the particular glory of the system... is that it can also work oh large screens in each individual room - so we can network the program to every room in the gallery.

Bernie Schimmel / Scene 24

Good evening Doctor.. What we have here is a bullet wound in the lower thorax it seems to have ruptured the lung, and there's severe inner bleeding along the abdomen.

Mr. Bean / Scene 73

Guardino fled the scene with 160 K, in a white plastic bag. We got the car. We got the bag. And we got 20 pairs of stinking pantyhose. Anything you wanna tell me?

Brutus / Scene 28

Look, Bean's history. I swear to you, he's packing as we speak. And you can't leave. I've got Bambi. You never go anywhere without him. Please let's just talk.

David Leary / Scene 31

Here we go, doctor. The bullet is here - so we'll probably have to extend the cut to here. Think we all better be prepared for a long one here. This is tricky.

Gareth / Scene 74

They're not calling it a coma. The doctor says she's ... just kind of taking time out. Hi, tough guy. It's a busy night. The doctor will be back in a while.

Alison Leary / Scene 69

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