Screenplay data
In 2035, Detective Del Spooner, who distrusts robots, investigates the apparent suicide of U.S. Robotics founder Doctor Alfred Lanning, believing a robot is responsible. Spooner and robot psychologist Susan Calvin discover an advanced prototype robot named Sonny, who exhibits emotions and claims a “metal man” gave him a gun, leading to a chase and Sonny's capture. As Spooner investigates Lanning's demolished home, he uncovers clues suggesting a larger conspiracy, including a drawing by Sonny that appears to be a map. Spooner and Calvin interrogate Sonny, who reveals he has an organic brain and was designed by Lanning to be able to bypass the Three Laws of Robotics.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Detective Spooner, distrustful of robots, investigates the apparent suicide of Dr.
Open full beat sheetDel Spooner is listed as Homicide Detective. A cynical detective with a robotic arm and a deep distrust of robots. In the parsed data, Del Spooner is connected to 129 scenes, 123 dialogue lines, 123 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
129 scenes / 123 dialogue linesSusan Calvin is listed as Chief Psychologist at U.S. Robotics. An intelligent, reserved scientist who specializes in robot psychology. In the parsed data, Susan Calvin is connected to 64 scenes, 63 dialogue lines, 63 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
64 scenes / 63 dialogue linesSonny is listed as Advanced Prototype Robot. An NS-2 robot with a unique positronic brain and the ability to experience emotions. In the parsed data, Sonny is connected to 36 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 48 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
36 scenes / 38 dialogue linesVictor is listed as U.S. Robotics Supercomputer. The central AI system controlling U.S. Robotics. In the parsed data, Victor is connected to 16 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
16 scenes / 28 dialogue linesJohn Bergin is listed as Police Lieutenant. Spooner's superior officer at the Homicide Unit. In the parsed data, John Bergin is connected to 11 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
11 scenes / 7 dialogue linesAlfred Lanning is listed as Director of Research. A senior executive at U.S. Robotics. In the parsed data, Alfred Lanning is connected to 9 scenes, first appearing around scene 15.
9 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLance Robertson is listed as CEO of U.S. Robotics. Charismatic and ambitious founder of U.S. Robotics. In the parsed data, Lance Robertson is connected to 8 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
8 scenes / 3 dialogue linesHeinrich Hogenmiller is listed as Scientist. The deceased creator of the Three Laws of Robotics. In the parsed data, Heinrich Hogenmiller is connected to 5 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
5 scenes / 8 dialogue linesSpooner wakes up from a nightmare and prepares for his day.
Del SpoonerSpooner showers.
Del SpoonerSpooner shaves.
Del SpoonerSpooner boils an egg.
Del SpoonerSpooner leaves his apartment.
Del SpoonerSpooner walks through the city and interacts with robots.
Del Spooner, SonnySpooner takes the monorail to work.
Del SpoonerThe monorail travels through the city.
Spooner arrives at Police Headquarters.
Del SpoonerSpooner is confronted by his boss about a citation.
Del Spooner, John BerginSpooner arrives at U.S. Robotics.
Del SpoonerSpooner enters the building.
Del SpoonerSpooner speaks with a hologram of Dr. Hogenmiller.
Del Spooner, Heinrich HogenmillerSpooner is escorted through the building.
Del SpoonerSpooner meets with the U.S. Robotics executives.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, Lance Robertson, Alfred LanningSpooner and Calvin head to the lab.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner and Calvin investigate the crime scene.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner and Calvin leave the lab.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, VictorSpooner and Calvin ride the elevator.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, SonnySpooner and Calvin walk through the lobby.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner and Calvin review security footage.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, VictorSpooner and Calvin return to the lab.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner and Calvin find the robot suspect.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, SonnyThe robot escapes.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, Sonny, VictorThe robot is in the elevator.
SonnySpooner and Calvin continue the chase.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, VictorSpooner and Calvin react to Victor's news about the elevator's destination.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, VictorSecurity personnel mobilize in the lobby.
More security personnel move through the hallway.
Spooner and Calvin race down the stairs while Victor appears on every landing.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, VictorSpooner and Calvin confront the elevator robot, which claims a 'metal man' gave it the gun.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, Sonny, VictorSpooner chases the robot into a crowd, but it escapes.
Del SpoonerSpooner briefs the police, but is told by Bergin and Toller to reclassify the search.
Del Spooner, John BerginSpooner observes robots in the city and spots a repair shop.
Del SpoonerCalvin rides in a driverless taxi.
Susan CalvinSpooner confronts Calvin at her home and they discuss the robot.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner and Calvin drive to the U.S. Robotics plant while debating robots.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner and Calvin arrive at the U.S. Robotics plant.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinCalvin uses her ID to open the gate.
Susan CalvinA foreman leads them through the plant.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinThe foreman checks inventory, but Spooner leaves to investigate the floor.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner discovers an extra robot on the assembly line.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner and Calvin try to identify the rogue robot among 101 units.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, SonnySpooner and Calvin prepare to pursue the robot.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner and Calvin navigate the assembly room maze to find the robot.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, SonnyThe robot is apprehended by police.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, Sonny, John BerginNews reports cover the incident.
Spooner prepares to interrogate the robot.
Del Spooner, John BerginSpooner interrogates the robot, who identifies itself as Sonny.
Del Spooner, SonnyBergin tells Spooner they are being blind-sided.
Del Spooner, John BerginA hearing is held where U.S. Robotics and the State argue over the robot's fate.
Del Spooner, Susan Calvin, Lance Robertson, John BerginSpooner leaves the police station and receives a call from Baldez regarding evidence.
Del SpoonerBaldez reveals evidence about Hogenmiller's death to Spooner via phone.
Del SpoonerSonny is being escorted by police officers.
Sonny, John BerginSpooner confronts Sonny before he is taken away by U.S. Robotics.
Del Spooner, Sonny, John BerginSpooner watches a press conference and heads to Hogenmiller's house.
Del Spooner, Lance RobertsonSpooner stops demolition robots from destroying the house.
Del SpoonerSpooner searches the house for clues.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner follows equations written on the walls.
Del SpoonerThe house is attacked by demolition robots while Spooner is inside.
Del SpoonerSpooner escapes the collapsing house.
Del SpoonerSpooner escapes the demolition site.
Del SpoonerSpooner confronts Calvin at her home.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner and Calvin argue about the robots and Hogenmiller.
Del Spooner, Susan CalvinSpooner has a nightmare.
Del SpoonerSpooner wakes up from his nightmare.
Del SpoonerSpooner takes the monorail.
Del SpoonerCalvin and Lanning discuss the robot investigation.
Susan Calvin, Alfred LanningSpooner rides the monorail.
Del SpoonerCalvin interrogates Sonny.
Susan Calvin, SonnyA homeless man causes a disturbance on the monorail.
Del SpoonerCalvin continues to study Sonny.
Susan Calvin, SonnySpooner interacts with the homeless man.
Del SpoonerCalvin asks Sonny about Hogenmiller.
Susan Calvin, SonnySpooner watches the homeless man.
Del SpoonerRobertson interrupts Calvin's interrogation.
Susan Calvin, Sonny, Lance RobertsonSpooner is pushed onto the tracks.
Del SpoonerThe train passes over Spooner.
Del SpoonerSpooner survives the fall.
Del SpoonerSpooner climbs back onto the track.
Del SpoonerThis model violated the Three Laws. It also moved and reacted differently than any robot I've ever seen. There must be some sort of logical explanation. I want to find out what that is. No police. No prosecutors. No you. Just me and the robot.
Exactly. They do our dirty work. Ever do hard labor, Doctor? Gets pretty old, pretty fast. Nobody can do someone else's dirty work without coming to hate them. I don't want to be around when your robots decide they've taken their last order.
With Sonny, the Doctor created a mechanism that incorporates organic matter. Thus we find an evolutionary movement of the human being toward the robot and the robot toward the human being...
But we recognise that this robot is an aberration. And in the interest of public safety, U.S. Robotics proposes that it be destroyed immediately.
Let's just say I wrote some of my own laws today, Detective: a robot must protect a friend from harm...as long as he's not a complete asshole.
I disagree, Doctor -- The First Law says that a robot cannot harm a human being, or through inaction allow a human being to come to harm...
Too much access. Too much knowledge. Plus -- he smiled whenever your death was mentioned. Those models are programmed to frown at bad news.
Oh, my God! This is organic tissue! When we talk about a positronic brain, it's a figure of speech. But this...this is a living brain...
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