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INSIDE OUT script analysis

INSIDE OUT script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Inside Out charts the emergence of Riley’s core emotions at birth and their struggles as life changes challenge her internal balance. Joy strives to keep Riley happy, but an accident in Headquarters forces unlikely allies to journey through Riley’s mind. Along the way, the other emotions must step up to prevent her core memories from being lost. The story culminates in emotional teamwork to restore Riley’s identity.

25 Save the Cat fit score 12% analysis confidence / 12 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

15%

Riley’s birth introduces the world and the emotional headquarters.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

14%

Joy’s narration hints at exploring internal thoughts and feelings.

Do you ever look at someone and wonder, “What is going on inside their head?” Well, I know....
3

Set-Up

Scenes 4-6 / Pages 2-3 / 10% target

13%

We meet the other emotions (Fear, Disgust, Anger) through Riley’s early experiences.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / Page 4 / 12% target

13%

Mistaken impersonation of Joy at Riley’s hockey tryout disrupts Headquarters’ normal function.

5

Debate

Scene 8 / Page 5 / 20% target

12%

Riley’s sarcasm about school indicates her growing internal conflict.

6

Break into Two

Scene 10 / Page 6 / 25% target

11%

Joy and Sadness enter the dream world, moving into Riley’s subconscious to fix the problem.

7

B Story

Scene 9 / Page 5 / 30% target

11%

Mom’s Headquarters subplot mirrors Riley’s emotional challenges.

8

Fun and Games

Scene 10 / Page 6 / 40% target

10%

Joy & Sadness experiment with dream sequences, showcasing creative emotional play.

9

Midpoint

Scene 11 / Page 7 / 50% target

10%

Reaching the Subconscious Cave represents a false victory in their quest.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 12 / Page 8 / 65% target

10%

Anger, Disgust, and Fear plan to take control as Headquarters becomes unbalanced.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 11 / Page 7 / 75% target

10%

Bing Bong’s sacrifice seems to doom Joy and Sadness’s return to Headquarters.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 11 / Page 7 / 80% target

10%

Joy despondently believes Riley’s core memories are irretrievable.

13

Break into Three

Scene 12 / Page 8 / 85% target

9%

The other emotions unite to restore Riley’s hope.

14

Finale

Scene 12 / Page 8 / 95% target

9%

A collaborative effort reconstitutes Riley’s core memories and identity.

15

Final Image

Scene 12 / Page 8 / 99% target

9%

Riley’s emotional balance is restored, mirroring her happy start.