2009
Larry Crowne, a reliable middle-aged team leader at Unimart, is unexpectedly fired due to restructuring, leading him to enroll in East City Community College to reinvent himself. He takes a speech class taught by the cynical Professor Mercedes Tainot, whose marriage to her self-published author husband, Dean, is falling apart. Larry befriends a free-spirited young student named Talia and her scooter gang, who help him navigate college life and give him a stylish makeover, while he also takes on a job at a coffee shop to make ends meet. As Larry's confidence grows, he and Mercedes develop an unexpected attraction, culminating in a kiss after he and Talia give her a ride home following an argument with Dean.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Larry Crowne is a middle-aged, enthusiastic worker who suddenly loses his job and debates his next steps.
Open full beat sheetLarry Crowne is listed as Protagonist. Reliable, middle-aged former Team Leader at Unimart, now a college student. In the parsed data, Larry Crowne is connected to 62 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
62 scenes / 16 dialogue linesMercedes Tainot is listed as Professor. Attractive, cynical, and struggling Speech professor at East City Community College. In the parsed data, Mercedes Tainot is connected to 36 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
36 scenes / 18 dialogue linesTalia Francesco is listed as Supporting. Stylish, free-spirited young student and scooter enthusiast. In the parsed data, Talia Francesco is connected to 18 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
18 scenes / 4 dialogue linesLala Pinedo is listed as Supporting. Shy student in Larry's Speech and Econ classes. In the parsed data, Lala Pinedo is connected to 9 scenes, first appearing around scene 13.
9 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSteve Dibiasi is listed as Supporting. Student in Larry's Speech class. In the parsed data, Steve Dibiasi is connected to 8 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 66.
8 scenes / 3 dialogue linesLamarr is listed as Neighbor. Larry's neighbor who runs a semi-professional yard sale operation. In the parsed data, Lamarr is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
7 scenes / 3 dialogue linesPerry is listed as Supporting. Owner of Perry's Coffee Shop. In the parsed data, Perry is connected to 6 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 30.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDean Tainot is listed as Antagonist. Mercedes' husband, a self-published author and blogger. In the parsed data, Dean Tainot is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 16.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDell Gordo is listed as Supporting. Talia's boyfriend and leader of the scooter squad. In the parsed data, Dell Gordo is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 18.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDr. Matsutani is listed as Professor. Eccentric Economics professor at East City Community College. In the parsed data, Dr. Matsutani is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 14.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesPatience is listed as Neighbor. Lamarr's wife, savvy with eBay and coupons. In the parsed data, Patience is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesStrang is listed as Antagonist. Front Office Staff at Unimart, instrumental in firing Larry. In the parsed data, Strang is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesDave Busik is listed as Supporting. Enrollment Counsellor at East City Community College. In the parsed data, Dave Busik is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 11.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesLaurie Gammelgaard is listed as Supporting. Bank employee at RiverBank. In the parsed data, Laurie Gammelgaard is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 33.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesRaul is listed as Supporting. Head cook at Perry's Coffee Shop. In the parsed data, Raul is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 30.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesVicky Hurley is listed as Supporting. Front Office Staff at Unimart, former flame of Larry. In the parsed data, Vicky Hurley is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAndrews is listed as Antagonist. Front Office Staff at Unimart. In the parsed data, Andrews is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesCox is listed as Antagonist. Front Office Staff at Unimart. In the parsed data, Cox is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLarry Crowne arrives at work at the Unimart, greeting his coworkers with enthusiasm.
Larry CrowneThe morning sales meeting where Larry and other team leaders promote products.
Larry CrowneLarry performs his duties, including cleaning up after a baby.
Larry CrowneThe front office staff discusses firing Larry as part of a restructuring plan.
Mercedes Tainot, Vicky Hurley, Strang, Cox, AndrewsLarry is officially fired from his job at Unimart.
Larry Crowne, Vicky Hurley, Strang, Cox, AndrewsLarry discusses his financial situation with a bank employee.
Larry Crowne, Laurie GammelgaardLarry talks to his neighbors Lamarr and Patience about his job loss and future.
Larry Crowne, Lamarr, PatienceLarry sits alone on his couch watching sports, feeling hopeless about his future.
Larry CrowneLarry wakes up to the same sports highlights and decides to look at the college catalog.
Larry CrowneLarry arrives at the college to enroll.
Larry CrowneLarry meets Dave Busik, who advises him to take Speech 217 with Mercedes Tainot.
Larry Crowne, Dave BusikLarry accidentally cuts off Mercedes Tainot while looking for parking.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes TainotMercedes cancels the class due to low enrollment, but Larry arrives just in time to save it.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Dave Busik, Lala Pinedo, Steve DibiasiLarry attends Economics class with Dr. Matsutani and meets Lala Pinedo.
Larry Crowne, Talia Francesco, Dr. Matsutani, Lala PinedoLarry negotiates with Lamarr to buy a scooter.
Larry Crowne, Lamarr, PatienceMercedes and Dean have a tense conversation about their relationship and his internet habits.
Mercedes Tainot, Dean TainotLarry rides his new scooter to school and encounters a professional cyclist.
Larry CrowneLarry meets Talia and the scooter gang.
Larry Crowne, Talia Francesco, Dell GordoLarry and the scooter squad discuss finding a yard sale.
Larry Crowne, Talia Francesco, Dell GordoThe scooter squad arrives at Lamarr's yard sale.
Larry Crowne, Talia Francesco, Lamarr, Dell GordoTalia and Patience look through clothes.
Talia Francesco, PatienceLarry stands alone while the others shop.
Larry CrowneLarry is on eBay, Talia visits.
Larry Crowne, Talia FrancescoLarry leaves for school on his repaired scooter.
Larry Crowne, LamarrFrances Taylor-Briegh gives a presentation.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Lala Pinedo, Steve DibiasiDr. Matsutani lectures, Larry arrives late.
Larry Crowne, Talia Francesco, Dr. Matsutani, Lala PinedoTalia shows Larry her vintage clothing stash.
Larry Crowne, Talia Francesco, Dell GordoMercedes and Dean reconcile.
Mercedes Tainot, Dean TainotLarry calls Denise about his finances.
Larry CrowneLarry gets a job offer from Raul.
Larry Crowne, Raul, PerryMercedes confronts Larry about missing class and gives him a new assignment.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Talia FrancescoLarry gets a haircut while Talia updates his wallet and gives him relationship advice.
Larry Crowne, Talia FrancescoLarry meets with Laurie Gammelgaard to discuss his loan and financial situation.
Larry Crowne, Laurie GammelgaardLarry picks up Talia in the rain to take her to school.
Larry Crowne, Talia Francesco, Dell GordoMercedes and Frances discuss their lives while Larry and Talia pull up nearby.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Talia FrancescoLarry gives his speech while Mercedes observes.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Lala Pinedo, Steve DibiasiTalia and the scooter gang visit Larry at work.
Larry Crowne, Talia Francesco, Raul, PerryMercedes and Dean have a heated argument after dinner.
Mercedes Tainot, Dean TainotMercedes gets out of the car and Dean drives off.
Mercedes Tainot, Dean TainotLarry and Talia find Mercedes at a bus stop and offer her a ride.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Talia FrancescoLarry drops Mercedes off at her home.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes TainotLarry and Mercedes have a tense, flirtatious conversation outside her home, culminating in a kiss.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes TainotMercedes reflects on the kiss.
Mercedes TainotLarry rides away, reflecting on the night.
Larry CrowneDean returns home to find his belongings on the lawn.
Dean TainotMercedes arrives at work and spots Larry.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes TainotMercedes stalks Larry across campus.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes TainotMercedes sees Larry with Talia and feels crushed.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Talia FrancescoMercedes confronts Larry after class.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Lala Pinedo, Steve DibiasiLarry and Lamarr discuss Larry's financial struggles.
Larry Crowne, LamarrLarry works as a cart collector.
Larry CrowneLarry visits his old workplace and talks to Vicky.
Larry Crowne, Vicky HurleyMercedes and Dean discuss their failing marriage.
Mercedes Tainot, Dean TainotMercedes drinks alone.
Mercedes TainotMercedes assigns surprise topics for finals.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Lala Pinedo, Steve DibiasiLarry looks for Talia.
Larry Crowne, Dr. MatsutaniLarry visits Talia at her new business.
Larry Crowne, Talia Francesco, Dell GordoLarry puts his house up for sale.
Larry Crowne, Laurie GammelgaardMercedes and her friend arrive at the shop where Larry works.
Mercedes Tainot, PerryLarry serves Mercedes.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, PerryMercedes and her friend clean the house.
Mercedes TainotLarry rides his scooter around the neighborhood.
Larry CrowneLarry rides his scooter around his neighborhood one last time, observing his neighbors through their windows.
Larry CrowneMercedes leaves her home looking refreshed.
Mercedes TainotLarry leaves his home for the last time as it goes into escrow.
Larry CrowneThe class gives their final speeches and celebrates.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Lala Pinedo, Steve DibiasiLarry finishes his final exam and gets his phone back from Dr. Matsutani.
Larry Crowne, Dr. MatsutaniLarry packs his remaining belongings with Mack's help.
Larry CrowneLarry sells his furniture to Lamarr and Patience while Strang delivers pizza.
Larry Crowne, Lamarr, Patience, Strang, Steve DibiasiMercedes visits Larry at work.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Raul, PerryLarry helps Mercedes fix her GPS device.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes TainotPerry comments on Larry's interaction with Mercedes.
Larry Crowne, PerryMercedes starts a new Shakespeare class.
Mercedes Tainot, Lala Pinedo, Steve DibiasiMercedes talks to Dr. Matsutani and Busik about Larry.
Mercedes Tainot, Dr. Matsutani, Dave BusikMercedes finds a note from Larry on her car.
Mercedes TainotMercedes arrives at the address from the note and meets Talia.
Mercedes Tainot, Talia Francesco, Lamarr, PatienceMercedes finds Larry at his new apartment.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes TainotLarry and Mercedes have breakfast together.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes TainotMercedes practices riding the scooter while Larry watches.
Larry Crowne, Mercedes Tainot, Talia FrancescoAnd... He's polite. Instead of fighting me off that night, what does he do but kisses me one and then all but tucks me in. What kind of guy does that to a loopy tramp like me? He could have ravaged me. I misread this guy and if I had a brain I'd find a way to steal him away from that cutie pie and keep him for myself. I wonder if he'd like that, if he would... What did I just say?
Thank you... If it was the romance novelist in him that made Victoria the Queen become such a pal, chalk it up as another brick in the legacy of Ben Disraeli -- Earl of Beaconsfield - Educator - and Prime Minister of Great Britain. Not bad for a Jewish guy, huh?
When I say 'what', it means I get it and have already purposefully forgotten everything. Call it irony.
No sign of a woman around here for years. Drape a scarf over that lamp and you'll soften the light.
I will personally take this to my supervisor and fight to get you the loan you need.
There's Larry Crowne. Are you allowed to sit? Where does Perry get his coffee?
What a difference from day one. I must be a better teacher than I thought.
I'm sorry, Ms. Tainot. I will not miss another class, this I vow.
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