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JUNO script analysis

JUNO script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Juno is a witty teenager who unexpectedly becomes pregnant. She navigates the fallout at school, with her best friend and her initial decision to pursue adoption with a wealthy couple. Along the way, her bond with her awkward but loyal boyfriend Bleeker becomes her true emotional anchor. Ultimately she reconciles with Bleeker, gives birth, and moves forward with newfound maturity.

85 Save the Cat fit score 18% analysis confidence / 90 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

12%

The story opens with Juno discovering an abandoned living room set on the curb, establishing her quirky worldview.

It started with a chair.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

10%

Bleeker’s line about longing hints at themes of desire and consequences that Juno will face.

Do you know how long I've wanted this?
3

Set-Up

Scenes 3-5 / Pages 1-2 / 10% target

14%

We see Juno’s daily life, her relationship with Bleeker and friends, and her quirky humor as she goes to take another pregnancy test.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / Page 2 / 12% target

11%

Juno confirms she is pregnant when she sees the positive test result.

I don't know. It's not... seasoned yet. Wait. Huh. Yeah, there's that pink plus sign again. God, it's...
5

Debate

Scene 15 / Page 3 / 20% target

13%

Juno and Bleeker confront the reality of the pregnancy and discuss what to do next.

What are you going to do?
6

Break into Two

Scene 24 / Page 4 / 25% target

12%

Juno decides she can’t go through with the abortion and chooses to keep the baby instead.

I couldn't do it, Leah! It smelled like a dentist in there. They had these really horrible magazines,...
7

B Story

Scene 27 / Page 5 / 30% target

10%

Juno tells her father about Bleeker, setting up the emotional B-story romance.

Oh. It's, well, it's Paulie Bleeker.
8

Fun and Games

Scene 25 / Page 5 / 40% target

11%

Juno and Leah comically sift through Penny Savers looking for adoptive parents.

No, I heard you. I just can't give the baby to people who describe themselves as "wholesome." I'm...
9

Midpoint

Scene 38 / Page 6 / 50% target

13%

At the ultrasound, Juno sees her baby on the screen, shifting stakes from theory to reality.

Well I'm a nail technician, and I think we both ought to stick to what we know.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 45 / Page 7 / 65% target

12%

The Lorings express uncertainty about adoption, creating emotional pressure on Juno.

Um, I think people are kind of unsure about the situation because it's not, you know, set in...
11

All Is Lost

Scene 69 / Page 8 / 75% target

12%

Juno flees the Loring house, feeling rejected and believing adoption won’t work.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 70 / Page 8 / 80% target

11%

Juno pulls over on the highway crying, confronting her fear and loneliness.

13

Break into Three

Scene 77 / Page 9 / 85% target

12%

Juno reconciles with Bleeker at the track, choosing him as her support system.

Because they're your fave. And you can never have too much of your favorite one-calorie breath mint.
14

Finale

Scenes 80-84 / Pages 10-11 / 95% target

13%

Juno gives birth, Bleeker wins his race, and the new family dynamics settle as they each find closure.

Ow, ow, fuckity-ow. Bren, when do I get that Spinal Tap thing?
15

Final Image

Scene 89 / Page 12 / 99% target

12%

Juno rides her bike with a hopeful voice-over reflecting on Bleeker and her future.

As boyfriends go, Paulie Bleeker is totally boss. He is the cheese to my macaroni. I know people...