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RED SPARROW script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A hardened CIA officer and a trained Russian operative are drawn into a dangerous game of espionage and seduction. Their professional missions blur with personal connection as both sides close in, leading to betrayal, abduction, and a final showdown. Trust is tested and ultimately paid for in blood and sacrifice.

70 Save the Cat fit score 12% analysis confidence / 108 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

25%

Introduces Dominika and Guillot waking in Brussels, establishing intimacy and coldness.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

30%

Dominika reveals her true nature, foreshadowing themes of trust and betrayal.

We only met 6 weeks ago.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 3-7 / Pages 1-5 / 10% target

28%

We meet Nate in Moscow, see his risky intelligence work and the mole hunt that drives the conflict.

4

Catalyst

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 12% target

30%

Dominika forces Guillot’s suicide, triggering her deeper involvement and raising the stakes.

5

Debate

Scene 6 / Page 3 / 20% target

25%

Nate debates his compromised position with Gondorff, questioning his safety and orders.

They can't PNG me. It's against the rules. Unless they can prove that I was out of pocket,...
6

Break into Two

Scene 16 / Page 7 / 25% target

20%

Nate leaves for Greece, marking his entry into the new world of Dom’s operation.

7

B Story

Scene 21 / Page 9 / 30% target

22%

Dominika arrives in Athens, beginning her personal storyline with Nate.

8

Fun and Games

Scenes 49-56 / Pages 13-15 / 40% target

27%

Dom and Nate enjoy gallery, dinner, and island trip, showing seduction and espionage interplay.

9

Midpoint

Scene 71 / Page 18 / 50% target

30%

Their emotional connection peaks as they open up to each other, deepening personal stakes.

I don't know what happened to me last night ---
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 59 / Page 16 / 65% target

24%

Dom receives orders highlighting internal pressure and approaching danger.

They want me to seduce him --- extract information --- They don't think I am capable of doing...
11

All Is Lost

Scene 105 / Page 28 / 75% target

26%

Nate is ambushed and abducted, the mission seems ruined.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 106 / Page 28 / 80% target

22%

Dom arrives at the farm house to find Nate tortured, confronting her failure.

This is what makes SP-117 so special.
13

Break into Three

Scene 107 / Page 29 / 85% target

25%

Dom turns on the terrorists and decides to rescue Nate, committing to action.

14

Finale

Scene 108 / Page 30 / 95% target

28%

Nate and Dom chase Egorov and force his demise, resolving the conflict.

15

Final Image

Scene 108 / Page 30 / 99% target

28%

Egorov’s car plunges into the canal, closing the story on their harrowing victory.

I must go to the Soviet Embassy. If I don't come in --- if I don't go back,...