2014
Retired hitman John Wick grieves his wife's death, receiving a puppy named Moose as her final gift, only for Iosef Tarasov to kill Moose and steal John's car, reigniting his violent past. John embarks on a vengeful rampage, tracking Iosef, prompting Viggo Tarasov to place a bounty on John's head, leading to attacks from other assassins. John confronts Viggo, destroys his assets, kills Iosef, and rescues a pit bull puppy named Miko, while Winston executes David Perkins for breaking hotel rules. In a final showdown, John kills Viggo and drives off with Miko, ready to face an uncertain future.
Save the Cat beat sheet
John Wick, grieving his late wife, is thrust back into the assassin underworld when a gangster kills his dog and steals his car.
Open full beat sheetJohn Wick is listed as Protagonist. Former hitman, early sixties, salt-and-pepper hair, three-day beard, former boxer and military. In the parsed data, John Wick is connected to 57 scenes, 86 dialogue lines, 94 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
57 scenes / 86 dialogue linesViggo Tarasov is listed as Crime Lord. 60s, face scarred, one eye dead, expensive suit, Iosef's father. In the parsed data, Viggo Tarasov is connected to 15 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
15 scenes / 15 dialogue linesIosef Tarasov is listed as Antagonist. Mid-twenties, thin, oiled hair, hipster, son of Viggo Tarasov. In the parsed data, Iosef Tarasov is connected to 9 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
9 scenes / 19 dialogue linesDavid Perkins is listed as Hitman. Late twenties, cocky, expensive tastes, lean, cruel. In the parsed data, David Perkins is connected to 8 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 65.
8 scenes / 6 dialogue linesAurelio is listed as Mechanic. Late sixties, hard eyes, soft smile, father figure of the chop shop. In the parsed data, Aurelio is connected to 7 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 35 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
7 scenes / 31 dialogue linesMarcus is listed as Hitman. Seventy, thin, balding, round spectacles, retired hitman and old friend of John. In the parsed data, Marcus is connected to 7 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
7 scenes / 9 dialogue linesWinston is listed as Hotel Manager. 70s, English, tall, lean, well-dressed, manager of The Continental. In the parsed data, Winston is connected to 4 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 62.
4 scenes / 11 dialogue linesMiko is listed as Pet. A young mutt dog rescued by John from a veterinarian's office. In the parsed data, Miko is connected to 4 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 82.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMoose is listed as Pet. A young, tri-colored Chorgi (half-Corgi, half-Chihuahua) gifted to John by Norma. In the parsed data, Moose is connected to 2 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesNorma Wick is listed as Deceased wife. John's late wife, comatose at the start of the film. In the parsed data, Norma Wick is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJohn receives a phone call and learns of his wife's death, breaking down in sorrow.
John WickJohn visits his comatose wife, Norma, and says goodbye before the doctor turns off her life support.
John Wick, Norma WickJohn receives a puppy, Moose, as a final gift from his late wife.
John Wick, MooseIosef Tarasov and his men break into John's home, kill Moose, and beat John.
John Wick, Moose, Iosef TarasovIosef brings John's stolen Mustang to Aurelio's shop.
Iosef Tarasov, AurelioIosef brings the stolen Mustang to Aurelio's shop; Aurelio realizes it belongs to John Wick and confronts Iosef, leading to a violent altercation.
Iosef Tarasov, Aurelio, Viggo Tarasov, Marcus, David PerkinsJohn visits Aurelio to find out who has his car.
John Wick, AurelioJohn assaults the facility to retrieve his car.
John WickJohn engages in a car chase with Takeshi's crew.
John WickAurelio receives a call from Viggo regarding Iosef's actions.
Aurelio, Viggo TarasovViggo punishes Iosef and explains who John Wick is.
Iosef Tarasov, Viggo TarasovJohn prepares for war in his basement while Viggo narrates.
John WickAssassins infiltrate John's home.
John WickA police car arrives at John Wick's home to investigate a report.
John WickOfficers Carlo, Edwardo, and Roberto discuss the registered owner of the Mustang at the house.
John Wick kills the four masked men who entered his home.
John WickThe remaining gunmen hide in the kitchen.
John fires into the kitchen wall.
John WickThe gunman in the kitchen is killed.
John speaks with Officer Edwardo at his front door.
John WickEdwardo returns to the car and tells his partner John is not their guy.
John prepares to clean up the bodies.
John WickJohn wraps the bodies in plastic.
John WickJohn calls for a cleanup service.
John WickJohn retrieves gold coins.
John WickJohn cleans the crime scene.
John WickCharlie arrives to remove the bodies.
John WickViggo puts a bounty on John Wick.
Viggo TarasovEstablishing shot of Majorca.
Establishing shot of the mansion.
Marcus receives a call from Viggo.
Marcus, Viggo TarasovViggo talks to Marcus.
Viggo Tarasov, MarcusMarcus accepts the contract.
MarcusJohn passes through security.
John WickTrain passes.
John travels.
John WickEstablishing shot.
Establishing shot.
John checks into the hotel.
John WickEstablishing shot.
John prepares his weapons.
John WickEstablishing shot.
John enters the club.
John WickJohn hides his weapon.
John WickJohn enters the penthouse.
John WickJohn gets a table.
John WickJohn watches the floor.
John WickSnow falls.
John spots Viktor.
John WickFlashback to Viktor.
Viktor enters the bathroom.
Viktor in the stall.
John enters the bathroom.
John WickPatron tries the door.
John attacks the bodyguards.
John WickViktor reacts.
John attacks Viktor.
John WickJohn kills Viktor in a bathroom stall after interrogating him about Iosef and Viggo.
John Wick, Iosef Tarasov, Viggo TarasovJohn cleans up, takes Viktor's belongings, and leaves.
John WickJohn settles his tab with the waitress.
John WickJohn calls Iosef to threaten him.
John Wick, Iosef Tarasov, MarcusJohn arrives at The Continental seeking medical help.
John Wick, WinstonA doctor treats John's shoulder wound.
John WickJohn visits the speak-easy, meets Eddie, and listens to Jenny sing.
John Wick, Winston, David PerkinsAssassins break into John's room to kill him.
John Wick, David PerkinsJohn confronts David, learns about Viggo's bank, and hires Harry to watch David.
John Wick, David Perkins, WinstonJohn receives a call from the hotel manager regarding noise complaints.
John WickJohn meets Marcus to discuss the hit on him.
John Wick, MarcusJohn meets Viggo at a diner.
John Wick, Viggo TarasovViggo orders his men to kill John.
Viggo TarasovJohn attacks Viggo's limousine.
John Wick, Viggo TarasovJohn is ambushed by Kirill and his men, but Marcus intervenes.
John Wick, MarcusJohn robs Viggo's bank and destroys his assets.
John WickViggo discovers the destroyed vault.
Viggo TarasovJohn attacks Viggo's convoy with a truck.
John Wick, Viggo TarasovJohn's truck is ambushed by gunmen; he crashes and engages them with a silenced Uzi.
John Wick, Iosef Tarasov, Viggo TarasovJohn recovers from the crash and arms himself.
John WickJohn uses armor-piercing bullets to riddle the sedan.
John Wick, Iosef Tarasov, Viggo TarasovJohn finds a dying Viggo in the crashed sedan.
John Wick, Viggo TarasovHarry confronts Perkins about breaking Continental rules.
David PerkinsIt's always "just" something, John. "Just" a wife, "just" a son, "just" a friend, "just" a house, "just" a car... "just" a dog... or "just" a cat. Each of these I've lost in no particular order, and each time the pain I felt was quite real. And my chosen reciprocity to each was no more -and no less- brutal than any other.
Adah and Zillah, hear my voice; Wives of Lamech, listen to my speech. For I have killed a man for wounding me, even a young man for hurting me. If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, then Lamech seventy-sevenfold.
Oh. Well, then... I'd recommend you find yourself a new ride for the time being. The heat on that make ain't gonna' die down for quite some time.
Yes? Of course he did. Put the word out. Two million to the man who kills John Wick. Three million to the man who delivers him intact.
He moves about... from one place to the next... he's put Iosef under his thumb... wherever Viggo goes, so does Iosef.
As I keep telling those -like you- who keep calling, Viggo... I'm retired. Come again? John Wick? Consider it done.
Ah. Well, then... sort that out however you see fit. I'll cover your ass on my side of the fence as best I can.
I was sending Iosef to a safe house in Moscow. I arranged for transport via... a grain ship... out of Newark...
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