Screenplay data
John Smith, an alien from the planet Lorien, and his guardian, Henri, are forced to relocate to Paradise, Ohio, after the death of Number 3, another Lorien survivor, signals that John is next. John struggles to adapt to a normal teenage life, falling in love with Sarah Harte and befriending conspiracy theorist Sam Goode, while his developing superhuman abilities, called Legacies, draw unwanted attention. The Mogadorians, the alien race hunting the Lorien survivors, track John to Paradise, leading to a confrontation at a Halloween party where John uses his powers to defend Sarah from bullies, witnessed by Sam. Henri is captured by the Mogadorians, prompting John and Sam to rescue him, but Henri is fatally wounded during their escape, leaving John to face the Mogadorian Commander alone.
Save the Cat beat sheet
I Am Number 4 follows John Smith, a teenage alien hiding on Earth, as he discovers his powers, grapples with loss and love, and prepares to battle assassins hunting him.
Open full beat sheetJohn Smith is listed as Protagonist. A teenage alien from the planet Lorien with superhuman abilities. In the parsed data, John Smith is connected to 80 scenes, 118 dialogue lines, 118 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
80 scenes / 118 dialogue linesHenri is listed as Guardian. John's Cepan (teacher and protector) who is dedicated to keeping him alive. In the parsed data, Henri is connected to 30 scenes, 72 dialogue lines, 76 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
30 scenes / 72 dialogue linesSarah Harte is listed as Love Interest. A high school student and aspiring photojournalist. In the parsed data, Sarah Harte is connected to 27 scenes, 81 dialogue lines, 81 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
27 scenes / 81 dialogue linesSam Goode is listed as Friend. A high school student and conspiracy theorist. In the parsed data, Sam Goode is connected to 27 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
27 scenes / 29 dialogue linesMark Jayne is listed as Antagonist. The star quarterback of Paradise High School. In the parsed data, Mark Jayne is connected to 12 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
12 scenes / 17 dialogue linesBernie Kosar is listed as Companion. A shape-shifting creature from Lorien that protects John. In the parsed data, Bernie Kosar is connected to 9 scenes, first appearing around scene 12.
9 scenes / 0 dialogue linesNumber 6 is listed as Garde. Another survivor from Lorien with elemental powers. In the parsed data, Number 6 is connected to 6 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 88.
6 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMogadorian Commander is listed as Primary Antagonist. A ruthless leader of the Mogadorians hunting the Lorien survivors. In the parsed data, Mogadorian Commander is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 2.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesA bungalow in the Congo is attacked by Mogadorians; a middle-aged man is killed while protecting a teenage boy.
John Smith, HenriThe teen flees through the jungle, is pursued by a beast, and is eventually caught by a Mogadorian Commander.
John Smith, Mogadorian CommanderDaniel (John) experiences a burning symbol on his ankle while jet-skiing, signaling the death of another survivor.
John SmithDaniel stumbles onto the beach, is helped by a girl, and then flees.
John Smith, Sarah HarteDaniel arrives at the stilt house and informs Henri that Number 3 is dead.
John Smith, HenriHenri and Daniel prepare to evacuate the stilt house.
John Smith, HenriJohn staggers down the hall, disoriented, while Sam tries to help him before John walks away.
John Smith, Sam GoodeHenri's SUV drives by.
HenriJohn's powers manifest in the darkroom; Henri arrives to help him.
John Smith, HenriHenri leads John out of the school.
John Smith, HenriHenri explains the concept of Legacies to John.
John Smith, HenriJohn and Henri open the Box and discuss their history.
John Smith, Henri, Bernie KosarSarah confronts John about the darkroom incident.
John Smith, Sarah HarteMark watches Sarah leave.
Mark JayneHenri suggests John stay home from school.
John Smith, Henri, Bernie KosarJohn struggles with his emotions.
John SmithJohn tells Henri he is going for a run.
John Smith, Henri, Bernie KosarJohn practices his speed and agility.
John SmithJohn reaches the top of the hill and reflects on his scars.
John SmithSam looks for John at his locker.
Sam GoodeJohn practices controlling his Lumen.
John Smith, HenriSarah watches Mark practice.
Sarah Harte, Mark JayneJohn plays with Bernie Kosar.
John Smith, Henri, Bernie KosarJohn and Sarah talk and bond.
John Smith, Sarah Harte, Mark JayneA mysterious girl destroys the house.
Number 6Mark pranks John and Sam with ink packs.
John Smith, Sam Goode, Mark JayneJohn and Sam talk about Sam's father.
John Smith, Sam GoodeSarah tells John she broke up with Mark.
John Smith, Sarah HarteHenri confronts John about the school incident.
John Smith, HenriJohn experiences a memory of Lorien.
John Smith, Henri, Mogadorian CommanderJohn and Henri discuss the memory.
John Smith, Henri, Bernie KosarJohn and Henri discuss their past and the future, followed by John receiving a text from Sarah.
John Smith, HenriJohn walks through the Halloween parade and meets Sam at the sporting goods store.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn and Sam talk in the store before Sam decides to close up.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn and Sam meet Sarah at the parade.
John Smith, Sarah Harte, Sam GoodeJohn and Sarah go on the Haunted Hayride.
John Smith, Sarah HarteThe hayride stops and John and Sarah continue on foot.
John Smith, Sarah HarteJohn and Sarah are attacked by jocks in the woods.
John Smith, Sarah Harte, Mark JayneSam hears Sarah's scream and enters the woods.
Sarah Harte, Sam GoodeJohn navigates the woods using his powers.
John SmithSam witnesses John using his powers.
John Smith, Sam Goode, Mark JayneJohn confronts Mark and rescues Sarah.
John Smith, Sarah Harte, Mark JayneJohn and Sarah talk after the confrontation.
John Smith, Sarah HarteJohn walks Sarah home and they kiss.
John Smith, Sarah HarteJohn returns home and talks to Henri.
John Smith, Henri, Bernie KosarJohn receives a threatening text from Sam.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn sneaks out to meet Sam.
John Smith, HenriJohn arrives at Sam's house.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn reveals his identity to Sam.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn and Henri discuss the blog and training.
John Smith, HenriJohn and Sarah bathe the dog and talk.
John Smith, Sarah Harte, Bernie KosarHenri tells John he is going to Warsaw.
John Smith, Henri, Bernie KosarHenri and John discuss Henri's departure and the pain of separation, revealing Henri's past love, Anastasia.
John Smith, HenriJohn asks Henri about Anastasia, and Henri explains his past and the necessity of leaving.
John Smith, HenriJohn arrives at Sarah's house for Thanksgiving.
John Smith, Sarah HarteJohn joins Sarah and her family for Thanksgiving preparations.
John Smith, Sarah HarteJohn and Sarah share a moment before Annie takes their picture.
John Smith, Sarah HarteJohn realizes it is six o'clock and leaves to check on Henri.
John Smith, Sarah HarteJohn calls Henri, but the call is intercepted by a mysterious man.
John SmithSarah notices John is gone and goes to find him.
Sarah HarteSarah sees John leaving in Sam's truck.
John Smith, Sarah Harte, Sam GoodeJohn and Sam drive to Warsaw to find Henri.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn and Sam arrive at the house in Warsaw.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn and Sam prepare to enter the house.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn sneaks into the house and finds evidence of Henri.
John Smith, Sam GoodeFrank enters the kitchen while John and Sam are hiding.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn and Sam hide from Frank.
John Smith, Sam GoodeJohn enters the kitchen.
John SmithJohn explores the house.
John SmithJohn rescues Henri from the basement.
John Smith, HenriJohn and Henri fight Frank and escape.
John Smith, Henri, Sam GoodeThe Mogadorian Commander arrives.
Mogadorian CommanderJohn and Henri part ways with Sam.
John Smith, Henri, Sam GoodeJohn and Henri arrive at a motel.
John Smith, HenriJohn and Henri argue about their future.
John Smith, HenriA mysterious girl investigates the crime scene.
Number 6Sam cleans his truck.
Sam GoodeSarah confronts Sam about John.
Sarah Harte, Sam GoodeJohn disappears from the motel.
John Smith, HenriJohn rides a motorcycle back to Paradise.
John SmithThat's what Lorien looked like thousands of years ago. We had all the problems that Earth has today. The planet was dying until our people made a collective decision to change and slowly Lorien began to heal itself -- that's when the Legacies started.
The cops found it abandoned in the middle of Route 20, just south of White Sands, New Mexico. It was my dad's. He went missing six years ago. He was on one of his crazy fact-finding trips. He believed we weren't alone in the universe.
I was in the darkroom before lunch and they were hanging on the line smiling and looking forward to the future. When I got back, I found 15 rolls of negatives wiped clean.
We must find the others and face our enemy together. I'm not sure how we can stop them. But nothing is inevitable. I know that now.
The Sheriff's Department is starting to put up roadblocks. You guys better get moving.
Coach wants me to rest my arm before the scouts come. You didn't answer my question?
They can track us anywhere. I think it's time you saw what you're really up against.
Well, you haven't had the full experience until you've been on the Haunted Hayride.
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