1994
Dim-witted friends Lloyd and Harry journey to Aspen to return a briefcase to socialite Mary, unaware it holds ransom money and that criminals are pursuing them. After accidentally killing a hitman and spending the money lavishly, they find Mary, but their rivalry over her and the criminals' capture of Harry escalate the situation. An FBI team intervenes, arresting the mastermind and revealing Mary's husband was never kidnapped, leaving the friends penniless. Lloyd and Harry, having lost everything but their friendship, are left to ponder their next absurd adventure.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Lloyd Christmas, a clueless limo driver, and his dim-witted roommate Harry Dunne embark on a cross-country quest to return a lost briefcase to Mary Swanson.
Open full beat sheetLloyd Christmas is listed as Protagonist. A dim-witted limousine driver with a bowl cut and a penchant for bad decisions. In the parsed data, Lloyd Christmas is connected to 30 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
30 scenes / 14 dialogue linesHarry Dunne is listed as Protagonist. Lloyd's best friend and roommate, equally dim-witted, works as a dog groomer. In the parsed data, Harry Dunne is connected to 27 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
27 scenes / 9 dialogue linesMary Swanson is listed as Love Interest. A wealthy, beautiful woman who accidentally leaves her briefcase behind. In the parsed data, Mary Swanson is connected to 13 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
13 scenes / 2 dialogue linesJ.P. Shay is listed as Antagonist. A criminal henchman working for Nicholas Andre. In the parsed data, J.P. Shay is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 23.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesNicholas Andre is listed as Antagonist. A wealthy, pony-tailed criminal mastermind in Aspen. In the parsed data, Nicholas Andre is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 24.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJoe Mentalino is listed as Antagonist. A criminal henchman with an ulcer, working with Shay. In the parsed data, Joe Mentalino is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 19.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesunknown_barnard is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, unknown_barnard is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 27.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesunknown_helen is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, unknown_helen is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 28.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKathryn Frick is listed as Supporting. An undercover FBI agent posing as a traveler. In the parsed data, Kathryn Frick is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 25.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLloyd attempts to flirt with a woman waiting for a bus while driving a limo.
Lloyd Christmas, Mary SwansonLloyd drives his limo and receives a dispatch call.
Lloyd ChristmasHarry struggles to manage dogs at his workplace.
Harry DunneLloyd picks up Mary Swanson at her mansion.
Lloyd Christmas, Mary SwansonLloyd talks to Mary during the drive to the airport.
Lloyd Christmas, Mary SwansonMary leaves her briefcase behind; Lloyd retrieves it.
Lloyd Christmas, Mary Swanson, J.P. Shay, Joe MentalinoLloyd and Harry discuss their failures and the briefcase.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneLloyd and Harry accidentally throw salt in a trucker's eye, leading to a confrontation where the trucker spits on Harry's burger.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneJ.P. Shay and Joe Mental observe the Mutt Cutts van.
J.P. Shay, Joe MentalinoLloyd tricks Sea Bass into paying for their meal.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneSea Bass discovers the trick and chases after Lloyd and Harry.
Lloyd and Harry discuss the bill while driving; Lloyd needs to urinate.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneA state trooper pulls over the van and drinks the urine.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneLloyd fantasizes about Mary Swanson while driving.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneLloyd and Harry stay at a cheap motel; Harry talks about his past relationship.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneMental reports to Andre about the duo.
Joe Mentalino, Nicholas AndreMary Swanson and her family worry about the kidnapping.
Mary Swanson, Nicholas AndreLloyd and Harry pick up Joe Mental.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry Dunne, Joe MentalinoLloyd and Harry trick Mental into eating chili peppers; Mental dies from cyanide.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry Dunne, Joe MentalinoLloyd and Harry discuss the death of Joe Mental and their financial situation.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneA doctor and detective investigate the death of Joe Mental.
Joe Mentalino, J.P. ShayThe boys discuss their lack of money for a motel.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneShay informs Andre of Mental's death.
J.P. Shay, Nicholas AndreAndre visits a prisoner in a well.
Nicholas AndreHarry meets an athletic woman while pumping gas.
Harry Dunne, Kathryn FrickLloyd encounters Sea Bass in the bathroom.
Lloyd ChristmasLloyd and Harry check into the Presidential Suite and meet the Bell Captain, Barnard.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry Dunne, unknown_barnardHelen visits Mary in her room to discuss the kidnapping of Melvin.
Mary Swanson, unknown_helenHarry and Lloyd arrive at the hotel in their hearse wearing flamboyant ski gear.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneHarry and Lloyd discuss their new wealth and Lloyd discovers Mary in the newspaper.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry Dunne, unknown_barnardMontage of Harry and Lloyd getting makeovers.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry Dunne, J.P. ShayHarry and Lloyd arrive at the gala.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry Dunne, Nicholas AndreHarry and Lloyd mingle at the gala; Harry talks to Mary.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry Dunne, Mary Swanson, J.P. Shay, Nicholas Andre, unknown_helenAndre and Shay discuss the incident with the owl.
J.P. Shay, Nicholas AndreLloyd prepares for his date while Harry gets ready for skiing.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneHarry meets Mary for skiing.
Harry Dunne, Mary SwansonLloyd waits for Mary.
Lloyd ChristmasHarry gets his tongue stuck to the chair lift.
Harry Dunne, Mary Swanson, J.P. ShayLloyd asks the bartender about Mary Swanson's whereabouts.
Lloyd ChristmasHarry drops Mary off at her home.
Harry Dunne, Mary SwansonLloyd watches Harry and Mary from the bushes.
Lloyd ChristmasLloyd and Harry discuss the missed date, and Lloyd spikes Harry's drink.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry DunneHarry experiences stomach distress while driving.
Harry DunneHarry tries to fix a broken toilet while Mary waits.
Harry Dunne, Mary SwansonLloyd brings Mary to the suite to return the briefcase.
Lloyd Christmas, Mary SwansonHarry enters the suite and is captured by Andre.
Lloyd Christmas, Harry Dunne, Mary Swanson, Nicholas AndreWhat I'm trying to say is, my friend and I would like to buy you guys a round of beers, just to bury the hatchet.
It doesn't make any sense, Lloyd. She told me ten o'clock sharp. Are you sure you went to the right bar?
I've got to tell you, today was really just what I needed. Thanks a lot, Harry.
You heard me, he's dead. The bastards killed him.
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