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Mumble, an Emperor Penguin who can tap dance but not sing, is ostracized and banished from his colony for failing to attract a mate and disrupting traditions. He journeys with Adelie penguins to investigate a fish shortage, discovering that human overfishing is the cause. After being captured and studied, Mumble's dancing helps humans understand their impact on the penguin population. Mumble returns to his colony, where his dancing is embraced, and humans implement a fishing ban in the Antarctic, restoring the ecosystem.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Mumble, an emperor penguin who can’t sing his heartsong but dances, struggles to fit into colony traditions.
Open full beat sheetMumble is listed as Protagonist. An Emperor Penguin who cannot sing but is a talented tap dancer. In the parsed data, Mumble is connected to 41 scenes, 87 dialogue lines, 95 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
41 scenes / 87 dialogue linesRamon is listed as Mumble's Friend. An Adelie penguin with a big personality. In the parsed data, Ramon is connected to 14 scenes, first appearing around scene 16.
14 scenes / 0 dialogue linesElla is listed as Mumble's Love Interest. A talented singer and Mumble's childhood friend. In the parsed data, Ella is connected to 12 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
12 scenes / 11 dialogue linesLoveday is listed as Adelie Spiritual Leader. An Adelie penguin who wears a plastic six-pack ring. In the parsed data, Loveday is connected to 11 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
11 scenes / 1 dialogue linesWishful is listed as Mumble's Father. An Emperor Penguin who values tradition and singing. In the parsed data, Wishful is connected to 9 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
9 scenes / 4 dialogue linesCaruso is listed as Leader of the Emperor Colony. A stern, traditionalist leader. In the parsed data, Caruso is connected to 5 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
5 scenes / 4 dialogue linesNorma J. is listed as Mumble's Mother. An Emperor Penguin who loves Wishful. In the parsed data, Norma J. is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 1.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMrs. Astrakhan is listed as Remedial Teacher. A Russian-accented teacher who tries to help Mumble sing. In the parsed data, Mrs. Astrakhan is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesMumble introduces the colony and his parents, Norma J. and Wishful, meeting for the first time.
Mumble, Wishful, Norma J.Wishful incubates the egg while Norma J. leaves for the sea.
Wishful, Norma J.The male penguins huddle together to protect the eggs and chant.
Wishful, CarusoThe sun returns, eggs hatch, and Mumble is born, displaying his unique dancing.
Mumble, Wishful, EllaThe mothers return from the sea and reunite with their families.
Mumble, Wishful, Norma J.Mumble attends school and fails to sing his heartsong.
Mumble, Ella, Mrs. AstrakhanMrs. Astrakhan tries to teach Mumble to sing, but he dances instead.
Mumble, Mrs. AstrakhanMumble encounters Skuas who threaten him.
MumbleThe young penguins graduate and prepare to head to the sea.
Mumble, Wishful, Norma J., CarusoMumble arrives at the sea and dives in.
Mumble, EllaMumble arrives at the ice shelf, dives into the water, and encourages the other penguins to follow him to find fish.
Mumble, EllaMumble and Ella share a moment on the ice after swimming, but are interrupted by other penguins.
Mumble, EllaMumble catches a fish for Ella, but a Skua bird steals it, leading to a chase.
Mumble, EllaThe penguins sing under the Aurora Australis, but Mumble's tuneless singing and tap dancing disrupt them.
Mumble, EllaMumble is alone on an ice-floe and is attacked by a Leopard Seal.
MumbleMumble meets a group of Adelie penguins who help him taunt the Leopard Seal.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayMumble visits the boisterous Adelie penguin community.
Mumble, RamonMumble and the Adelies consult Reverend Loveday about the fish shortage.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayMumble returns to the Emperor colony with the Adelies and tries to impress Ella with a song.
Mumble, Ella, Caruso, RamonMumble's father Wishful confronts him, and Mumble decides to leave the colony.
Mumble, Wishful, EllaMumble confronts his father and the colony about their traditions, then decides to leave to find the cause of the fish shortage.
Mumble, Wishful, Ella, Caruso, Ramon, LovedayMumble and the Adelies begin their trek to find the mystic beings.
Mumble, RamonMumble and the Adelies visit Loveday to ask about the mystic beings.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayThe group climbs the mountain and discovers the land of the elephant seals.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayMumble asks the elephant seals for directions to the Forbidden Shore.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayThe group struggles through a blizzard.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayThe group finds the whaling station and more human artifacts.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayA killer whale attacks the group.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayA large ship passes by, and Mumble tries to confront it.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayMumble decides to pursue the ships.
Mumble, Ramon, LovedayMumble swims after the ships.
MumbleMumble meets a blue whale and an albatross.
MumbleMumble washes up on a beach and is captured by humans.
MumbleMumble is examined by scientists.
MumbleMumble is placed in an enclosure.
MumbleMumble dances for the spectators.
MumbleMumble dances for the aliens while other captive penguins express concern.
MumbleThe gallery is packed with spectators watching Mumble dance.
MumbleMumble is locked inside a transporter box.
MumbleMumble returns to the colony and tries to warn them about the aliens.
Mumble, Ella, Caruso, WishfulHuman officials discuss the dancing penguins and international policy.
Mumble reflects on his life with Ella and their chick.
Mumble, EllaTwo alien figures observe Earth and decide to leave the penguins alone.
From that day on, No one quite knows how it happened, but the black icebergs began to disappear and the fish became abundant once more.
I believe in you, Mumble. But without the huddle we can't make an egg. Without the egg, what are we here for?
Deny the pangs of hunger. Seal the gaps. Share the warmth....
The feet. The jiggy-jog. Don't do eet. Do not move muscle.
Just do it. Pray to the Forefathers for forgiveness.
On the black iceberg. The ones taking all the fish!
You again! And still full of the same old nonsense.
Love me tender love me true, all my dreams fulfil.
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