Save the Cat rankings

MUMFORD script analysis

MUMFORD script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A mysterious newcomer, Mumford, arrives in a small town posing as a therapist. He sets up practice, befriends locals and helps patients while hiding his past. When his credentials are challenged and investigations mount, his world unravels, forcing a reckoning and a final exit.

15 Save the Cat fit score 12% analysis confidence / 114 parsed scenes

Save the Cat is referenced as a story-analysis framework. SlugDB is not affiliated with Save the Cat or its rights holders.

1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

8%

Introduces Mumford arriving in town alone and unknown.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 5 / 5% target

10%

Dialogue at Lily’s café hints that doing the hard thing is worth it.

You're early... it's not ready. What happened?
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-3 / Page 1 / 10% target

9%

Mumford’s arrival, lodging, and first patient establish his new life and skills.

4

Catalyst

Scene 14 / 12% target

11%

First serious patient case: Mr. Cook asks for help with his daughter Sofie.

It's my daughter Sofie... she's gotta problem.
5

Debate

Scene 15 / 20% target

10%

Lionel confronts Mumford’s unprofessionalism, raising doubts about his credibility.

You've got to have the right ladder for the job. You don't know what you're doing, you can...
6

Break into Two

Scene 20 / 25% target

10%

Mumford officially takes on Sofie as a client, committing to his role.

7

B Story

Scene 19 / 30% target

11%

His friendship with Skip provides emotional support and personal stakes.

Skip, you must have lots of people you can throw a ball with.
8

Fun and Games

Scene 24 / 40% target

10%

Mumford navigates the oddities of the Brockett household and their quirky demands.

I'm awful I know, but will you please help yourself. I just got a new copper sauciere from...
9

Midpoint

Scene 43 / 50% target

12%

First flashback to Mumford’s childhood reveals his hidden past.

I thought I had the best parents in Bald Knob, West Virginia... till I was seven years old...
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 95 / 65% target

12%

Delbanco and Sheeler formally challenge Mumford’s credentials.

Don't you find it incredibly convenient that everyone who could possibly corroborate his story has recently died some...
11

All Is Lost

Scene 102 / 75% target

12%

Mumford is served with a state board review notice, risking his practice.

Did you straighten her out?
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 103 / 80% target

10%

Mumford packs to flee, questioning his purpose.

13

Break into Three

Scene 108 / 85% target

11%

Lily urges him to face the hard choice, inspiring him to stay.

Here it is, some advice -- do the hard thing.
14

Finale

Scenes 111-112 / 95% target

11%

He stands trial, confesses, and faces consequences with townspeople present.

15

Final Image

Scene 114 / 99% target

10%

The correctional van departing town mirrors his arrival, bookending his journey.