Screenplay data
Maggie Carpenter, the infamous "Runaway Bride," flees another wedding, while cynical columnist Ike Graham, fired for a fabricated story about her, travels to her hometown to write an exposé. As Ike investigates, he discovers Maggie's pattern of adapting her personality to each fiancé, leading him to confront her about her true identity and fear of commitment, culminating in a shared kiss that reveals their feelings. Maggie runs from her wedding to Bob and follows Ike to New York, embarking on a journey of self-discovery to find her own identity and preferences. Eventually, Maggie surprises Ike with a personalized proposal, and they marry in a private ceremony, with Maggie confidently riding away on horseback with Ike, symbolizing her newfound commitment.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A cynical newspaper columnist chases a legendary runaway bride to clear his name, only to discover love and the true meaning of commitment.
Open full beat sheetMaggie Carpenter is listed as Protagonist. A woman from Hale, Maryland, known for leaving multiple fiances at the altar. In the parsed data, Maggie Carpenter is connected to 33 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
33 scenes / 35 dialogue linesIke Graham is listed as Protagonist. A cynical New York columnist who writes an article about Maggie. In the parsed data, Ike Graham is connected to 33 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
33 scenes / 30 dialogue linesBob Kelly is listed as Supporting. Maggie's fourth fiance, a fitness trainer. In the parsed data, Bob Kelly is connected to 8 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
8 scenes / 2 dialogue linesPeggy Phleming is listed as Supporting. Maggie's best friend. In the parsed data, Peggy Phleming is connected to 8 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 19.
8 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMrs. Pressman is listed as Supporting. A local resident of Hale. In the parsed data, Mrs. Pressman is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesWalter is listed as Supporting. Maggie's father. In the parsed data, Walter is connected to 4 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 6 dialogue linesGrandma Julia is listed as Supporting. Maggie's grandmother. In the parsed data, Grandma Julia is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesEllie is listed as Supporting. Ike's former spouse and editor at USA Today. In the parsed data, Ellie is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesGeorge Swilling is listed as Supporting. Maggie's third fiance, an entomologist. In the parsed data, George Swilling is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesFisher is listed as Supporting. Ike's friend and editor. In the parsed data, Fisher is connected to 3 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 4.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBrian is listed as Supporting. A priest and Maggie's former fiance. In the parsed data, Brian is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 13.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGill Chavez is listed as Supporting. Maggie's second fiance. In the parsed data, Gill Chavez is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 14.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMaggie Carpenter, a runaway bride, flees on horseback through a field.
Maggie CarpenterIke walks through New York, struggling with writer's block and talking to his editor.
Ike GrahamIke meets a woman at a bar and learns about the Runaway Bride from George Swilling.
Ike Graham, George SwillingIke is confronted by his editor Ellie about his fabricated story.
Ike Graham, Ellie, FisherMaggie celebrates Ike's firing with her fiance Bob.
Maggie Carpenter, Bob KellyIke arrives in Hale and meets Maggie at the beauty parlor.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Peggy Phleming, Mrs. PressmanIke confronts Maggie about her past, then buys a hat from a kid and gets hit by a newspaper.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike GrahamIke visits Maggie's family, pretending to apologize while Maggie and Bob discuss wedding plans.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Bob Kelly, Walter, Grandma JuliaThe family eats dinner while Ike learns about Maggie's past weddings through tapes.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Bob Kelly, Walter, Grandma JuliaIke watches the wedding tapes and talks to Fisher and Ellie.
Ike Graham, Fisher, EllieIke encounters Maggie at the bakery while she chooses cake toppers.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Mrs. PressmanMaggie confronts Bob and Ike at the football field.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Bob KellyMaggie confesses her feelings to Brian, her former fiance.
Maggie Carpenter, BrianMaggie visits Gill, only to find Ike hiding in the garage.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Gill ChavezIke observes Maggie at a softball game and talks to Peggy.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Peggy PhlemingMaggie breaks into Ike's room to steal his research.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike GrahamMaggie asks Peggy if she flirts with Cory.
Maggie Carpenter, Peggy PhlemingMrs. Pressman gives Peggy coffee; Peggy arrives at the beauty parlor.
Mrs. Pressman, Peggy PhlemingMaggie and Peggy discuss Maggie's tendency to flirt and her relationship with Bob.
Peggy Phleming, Maggie CarpenterMaggie leaves her house on her bike.
Maggie CarpenterMaggie confronts Ike and offers an interview for a thousand dollars.
Ike Graham, Maggie CarpenterIke and Maggie arrive at Maggie's house.
Ike Graham, Maggie CarpenterMaggie leads Ike upstairs.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike GrahamIke explores Maggie's inventions and is impressed.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike GrahamMaggie shows Ike her engagement rings and they discuss marriage.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike GrahamIke and Maggie drive to a bridal shop.
Ike Graham, Maggie CarpenterIke forces Mrs. Whittenmeyer to sell Maggie the dress she wants.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Mrs. PressmanMaggie, Ike, and Bob have lunch; Bob discusses his visualization exercises.
Bob Kelly, Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Mrs. PressmanIke talks to Grandma Julia about Maggie's past.
Grandma Julia, Ike Graham, Maggie CarpenterIke helps Maggie get her drunk father out of the bar.
Ike Graham, Maggie Carpenter, WalterIke and Maggie drive; the car breaks down.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike GrahamIke talks to Fisher and Ellie about his story.
Ike Graham, Fisher, EllieIke interviews George Swilling.
Ike Graham, George SwillingThe luau party; Maggie feels uncomfortable and looks for Ike.
Maggie Carpenter, Bob Kelly, Peggy Phleming, Ike GrahamIke confronts Maggie about her behavior and her upcoming wedding during the luau party.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Bob Kelly, Peggy Phleming, George SwillingDuring a wedding rehearsal, Ike and Maggie share an intense kiss that causes Bob to punch Ike.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike Graham, Bob Kelly, Peggy PhlemingMaggie and Ike discuss their feelings after the rehearsal incident.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike GrahamIke returns home, feeds his cat, and plays music while talking to the cat about marriage.
Ike GrahamMaggie confronts her father about his constant jokes regarding her failed weddings.
Maggie Carpenter, Walter, Grandma JuliaMaggie surprises Ike in his apartment to talk about her past.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike GrahamMaggie and Ike get married in a field surrounded by friends and family.
Maggie Carpenter, Ike GrahamI think so... When I was walking down the aisle? I was walking toward somebody who didn't have any idea who I really was. And it was only half the other person's fault, because I had done everything to convince him that I was exactly what he wanted. So it was good that I didn't go through with it because it would have been a lie, but you -- you knew the real me.
I think the most anybody can honestly say is, 'Look... I guarantee that we'll have tough times. I guarantee that at some point one or both of us will want to get out of this thing. But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life. Because I know in my heart -- you're the only one for me'
That's why she's had some -- whatever you want to call it -- problems in the past. That's what we're working on -- focus. Right, Maggie? Focus on Maggie. Focus on Bob.
That needed to be said. You know -- you're always making jokes about her, so they won't make jokes about your drinking.
Honey, your grandmother and I were thinking about opening a wedding gift museum.
She likes to dump grooms right at the altar. They call her 'The Runaway Bride'.
I didn't. And you being the one at the end of the aisle didn't just fix that.
And one more thing. I know it's hard to believe there could be more. Um...
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