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SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE poster

2008

SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE script

Carrie Bradshaw prepares to marry Mr. Big while her friends Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha face their own relationship struggles. Big leaves Carrie at the altar, sending her into depression, as her friends support her during a trip to Mexico and she later hires an assistant. Carrie attempts to move on, while Miranda and Steve address his infidelity, Samantha grapples with monogamy, and Big tries to reconnect through letters. After confronting Big about his hidden emails, Carrie and Big finally marry in a simple courthouse ceremony, and the four friends celebrate their enduring bond.

Writer
Michael Patrick King
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt1000774
Script date
2008
227Scenes
12Characters
115Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

SEX AND THE CITY: THE MOVIE Save the Cat analysis

Carrie prepares for marriage to Mr.

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50

Key characters

Carrie Bradshaw

Carrie Bradshaw is listed as Protagonist. A writer and fashion enthusiast, 41 years old, searching for love and labels. In the parsed data, Carrie Bradshaw is connected to 157 scenes, 295 dialogue lines, 301 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.

157 scenes / 295 dialogue lines

Miranda Hobbes

Miranda Hobbes is listed as Friend. A lawyer, 41 years old, married to Steve, struggling with work-life balance. In the parsed data, Miranda Hobbes is connected to 89 scenes, 160 dialogue lines, 161 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.

89 scenes / 160 dialogue lines

Samantha Jones

Samantha Jones is listed as Friend. A PR manager, 49 years old, dating Smith Jerrod, independent and sexually liberated. In the parsed data, Samantha Jones is connected to 69 scenes, 137 dialogue lines, 138 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.

69 scenes / 137 dialogue lines

Charlotte York

Charlotte York is listed as Friend. A gallery owner, 40 years old, married to Harry, mother to Lily. In the parsed data, Charlotte York is connected to 65 scenes, 84 dialogue lines, 84 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.

65 scenes / 84 dialogue lines

John James Preston

John James Preston is listed as Carrie's partner. A wealthy financier, Carrie's long-term boyfriend and eventual husband. In the parsed data, John James Preston is connected to 43 scenes, 53 dialogue lines, 56 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.

43 scenes / 53 dialogue lines

Louise from St. Louis

Louise from St. Louis is listed as Carrie's assistant. A young, stylish assistant from St. Louis. In the parsed data, Louise from St. Louis is connected to 23 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 93.

23 scenes / 38 dialogue lines

Steve Brady

Steve Brady is listed as Miranda's husband. A bar owner, father to Brady. In the parsed data, Steve Brady is connected to 17 scenes, 30 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.

17 scenes / 30 dialogue lines

Stanford Blatch

Stanford Blatch is listed as Friend. Carrie's close friend. In the parsed data, Stanford Blatch is connected to 12 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.

12 scenes / 9 dialogue lines

Harry Goldenblatt

Harry Goldenblatt is listed as Charlotte's husband. A lawyer, father to Lily and Rose. In the parsed data, Harry Goldenblatt is connected to 11 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 226.

11 scenes / 11 dialogue lines

Anthony Marantino

Anthony Marantino is listed as Friend. Charlotte's friend and wedding planner. In the parsed data, Anthony Marantino is connected to 11 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.

11 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Smith Jerrod

Smith Jerrod is listed as Samantha's partner. A successful actor. In the parsed data, Smith Jerrod is connected to 9 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 218.

9 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

char_12

char_12 is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_12 is connected to 3 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 159.

3 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. 5th Avenue - DAY

    Carrie observes young women on 5th Avenue and reflects on her own past.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  2. 2. INT. Carrie's Apartment/Closet - NIGHT

    Carrie looks at her shoe collection.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  3. 3. EXT. Club - NIGHT

    Carrie observes a couple fighting.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  4. 4. EXT. Street - DAY

    Carrie walks with her friends.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones
  5. 5. INT. Carrie's Building - CONTINUOUS

    Carrie writes about her friends.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  6. 6. INT. Carrie's Apartment - DAY

    Carrie looks at her books and a photo.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  7. 7. EXT. Upper Fifth - DAY

    Carrie spots someone.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  8. 8. INT. Miranda's Brooklyn House/Backyard - DAY

    Miranda and Steve play with Brady.

    Miranda Hobbes, Steve Brady
  9. 9. EXT. Central Park Carousel - DAY

    Charlotte and Harry with Lily.

    Charlotte York, Harry Goldenblatt
  10. 10. EXT. Beachhouse - DAY

    Samantha and Smith at the beach.

    Samantha Jones, Smith Jerrod
  11. 11. EXT. Upper Fifth Ave - DAY

    Carrie meets Big.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  12. 12. INT. Fifth Avenue Building/Lobby - CONTINUOUS

    Carrie and Big enter the building.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  13. 13. INT. Fifth Ave Building - Bad Apartment - MOMENTS LATER

    Carrie and Big see a bad apartment.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  14. 14. INT. Fifth Ave Building/Hallway - MOMENTS LATER

    The agent offers to show them a penthouse.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  15. 15. INT. Penthouse - MOMENTS LATER

    Carrie and Big see the penthouse.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  16. 16. INT. Penthouse/Bedroom - MOMENTS LATER

    Big offers to buy the penthouse.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  17. 17. EXT. NYC Street/Christie's Auction House - DAY

    Carrie tells her friends about the apartment.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones
  18. 18. INT. Christie's Auction House/Lobby - DAY

    The girls enter the auction house.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones
  19. 19. INT. Christie's Auction House - LATER

    The girls look at jewelry.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones
  20. 20. INT. Christie's Auction House/Auction Room - LATER

    Samantha bids on the ring.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones
  21. 21. INT. Christie's Auction House/Ladies Room - LATER

    The girls talk in the bathroom.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones
  22. 22. INT. Big's Sublet/Kitchen - NIGHT

    Carrie and Big discuss marriage.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  23. 23. INT. Modern Restaurant - DAY

    Carrie tells friends she is getting married.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York
  24. 24. INT. Samantha Jones Management - DAY

    Samantha at her office.

    Samantha Jones
  25. 25. INT. Fendi - LATER

    Carrie calls Samantha.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones
  26. 26. INT. Fendi - A LITTLE LATER

    Carrie gets a call back.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  27. 27. INT. Samantha Jones Management - CONTINUOUS

    Samantha talks to Carrie.

    Samantha Jones
  28. 28. INT. Carrie's Apartment - DAY

    Carrie plans the wedding.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, Anthony Marantino
  29. 29. INT. Brooklyn Restaurant - NIGHT

    Miranda and Steve have dinner.

    Miranda Hobbes, Steve Brady
  30. 30. INT. Miranda and Steve's Bedroom - LATER

    Miranda and Steve have a conflict.

    Miranda Hobbes, Steve Brady
  31. 31. INT. Coffee Shop - DAY

    The girls have breakfast.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York
  32. 32. INT. BIG'S SUBLET/BEDROOM - LATER -- SUMMER

    Carrie and Big share a romantic moment in bed reading love letters from historical figures.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  33. 33. EXT. NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY - DAY -- SUMMER

    Carrie visits the library.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  34. 34. INT. NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY/LOBBY - LATER -- SUMMER

    Carrie observes a wedding delivery at the library.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  35. 35. INT. NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY/WEDDING SPACE - MOMENTS LATER

    Carrie explores the wedding space.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  36. 36. INT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT -- SUMMER

    Carrie suggests getting married at the library; Big is hesitant.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  37. 37. INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/DINING ROOM - DAY -- SUMMER

    Charlotte sees the wedding announcement in the paper.

    Charlotte York, Harry Goldenblatt
  38. 38. INT. BIG'S SUBLET - MOMENTS LATER

    Carrie and Big discuss the leaked wedding news.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  39. 39. EXT. NYC STREET - DAY -- LATER -- SUMMER

    Carrie and Stanford discuss the wedding rumors.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Stanford Blatch
  40. 40. INT. RESTAURANT - LATER -- SUMMER

    Carrie and Stanford are approached by fans.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Stanford Blatch
  41. 41. EXT. STREET - LATER -- SUMMER

    Bitsy von Muffling congratulates Carrie.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Stanford Blatch
  42. 41. INT. VOGUE OFFICES/RECEPTION AREA - DAY -- SUMMER

    Carrie arrives at Vogue.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  43. 42. INT. VOGUE OFFICES/ENID'S OFFICE - LATER

    Enid asks Carrie to be featured as a bride in Vogue.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  44. 43. INT. VOGUE PHOTO SHOOT SET - DAY -- SUMMER

    Carrie models wedding gowns for Vogue.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones, Stanford Blatch
  45. 43. INT. MIRANDA'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS

    Miranda receives a photo of Carrie in a wedding dress.

    Miranda Hobbes
  46. 43. INT. VOGUE PHOTO SHOOT SET - CONTINUOUS

    Carrie finishes the shoot in a Vivienne Westwood gown.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  47. 44. INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT - DAY -- SUMMER

    Carrie receives the Vivienne Westwood gown as a gift.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  48. 45. INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT/CLOSET - LATER -- SUMMER

    Carrie hangs the gown in her closet.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  49. 49. INT. PENTHOUSE/BEDROOM - DAY -- LATE SUMMER

    Big shows Carrie the new walk-in closet.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  50. 50. INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT - DAY -- LATE SUMMER

    The girls help Carrie pack; Samantha arrives.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones
  51. 51. INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM - LATER

    The girls have a fashion show while packing.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones
  52. 52. INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT - NIGHT -- LATE SUMMER

    The apartment is packed.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  53. 53. INT. CARRIE'S APARTMENT - DAY -- LATE SUMMER

    Carrie leaves her apartment for the last time.

    Carrie Bradshaw
  54. 54. INT. REST HOME - DAY -- LATE SUMMER

    Miranda visits Steve's mother.

    Miranda Hobbes, Steve Brady
  55. 55. INT. MIRANDA AND STEVE'S HOUSE/KITCHEN - NIGHT -- LT. SUMMER

    Steve confesses to cheating on Miranda.

    Miranda Hobbes, Steve Brady
  56. 56. INT. BIG SUBLET - A LITTLE LATER -- LATE SUMMER

    Miranda brings Brady to stay with Carrie.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, John James Preston
  57. 57. INT. BIG SUBLET/POWDER ROOM - A LITTLE LATER

    Miranda and Carrie discuss Steve's infidelity while in the powder room.

    Miranda Hobbes, Carrie Bradshaw
  58. 58. INT. MIRANDA AND STEVE'S BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Miranda returns home to Steve but remains cold.

    Steve Brady, Miranda Hobbes
  59. 59. INT. MERCER HOTEL/LOBBY - NIGHT

    Miranda moves into the Mercer Hotel with Brady.

    Miranda Hobbes
  60. 60. INT. MERCER HOTEL LOBBY/RESTAURANT - DAY

    The women have brunch and discuss Miranda's separation.

    Miranda Hobbes, Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones
  61. 61. INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM - NIGHT

    Charlotte and Harry share an intimate moment.

    Charlotte York, Harry Goldenblatt
  62. 62. INT. SAMANTHA'S BEACH HOUSE - NIGHT

    Samantha and Smith discuss the concept of cheating.

    Smith Jerrod, Samantha Jones
  63. 63. INT. REST HOME - DAY

    Miranda informs Mary about her separation from Steve.

    Miranda Hobbes
  64. 64. INT. BIG'S SUBLET/DEN - NIGHT

    Carrie and Big argue about wedding plans.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  65. 65. INT. BIG'S SUBLET/BATHROOM - LATER

    Carrie and Big reconcile after their argument.

    John James Preston, Carrie Bradshaw
  66. 66. INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT - NIGHT

    The rehearsal dinner begins.

    Miranda Hobbes, Charlotte York, Harry Goldenblatt, Samantha Jones, Smith Jerrod, Stanford Blatch
  67. 67. INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT - LATER

    Samantha gives a toast to the groom.

    Samantha Jones, Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  68. 68. EXT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT - LATER

    Steve arrives at the rehearsal dinner to find Miranda.

    John James Preston, Samantha Jones, Harry Goldenblatt, Smith Jerrod, Steve Brady
  69. 69. INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT - MOMENTS LATER

    Samantha tells Miranda that Steve is outside.

    Miranda Hobbes, Samantha Jones
  70. 70. EXT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT - MOMENTS LATER

    Miranda confronts Steve.

    Miranda Hobbes, Steve Brady
  71. 71. INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT - LATER

    Miranda tells Big that marriage ruins everything.

    Miranda Hobbes, John James Preston
  72. 72. INT. BUDDAKAN RESTAURANT - LATER

    Carrie and Big share a final kiss before the wedding.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  73. 73. INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM - LATER

    The women have a sleepover.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones, Miranda Hobbes
  74. 74. INT. BIG'S SUBLET - CONTINUOUS

    Big calls Carrie, expressing doubt.

    John James Preston, Carrie Bradshaw
  75. 75. INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/STUDY - CONTINUOUS

    Carrie reassures Big about their marriage.

    Carrie Bradshaw, John James Preston
  76. 76. INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/BEDROOM - LATER

    Carrie is unable to sleep.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York
  77. 77. INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/HALLWAY - NEXT DAY

    Carrie prepares for the wedding.

    Miranda Hobbes, Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, Anthony Marantino
  78. 78. INT. CHARLOTTE'S APARTMENT/DINING ROOM - LATER

    A dress emergency occurs.

    Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, Stanford Blatch, Anthony Marantino, Miranda Hobbes, Samantha Jones
  79. 79. INT. BIG'S SUBLET - CONTINUOUS

    Big tries to call Carrie.

    John James Preston, Anthony Marantino
  80. 80. INT. BIG'S SUBLET - CONTINUOUS

    Lily answers the phone.

    John James Preston

Dialogue examples

So, we're done with our last session and we're not allowed to talk for two weeks while we figure out if being together again is something we really want. And then - - we had to pick a place to meet -- and if we both show up on that day - - the past no longer exists. Showing up is the promise we make to each other that we're willing to let it all go and move forward.

Miranda Hobbes / Scene 202

Miranda -- you're a lawyer. You can argue both sides of any case -- but, why we feel what we feel -- isn't logical. It's emotional. Sorry, Harvard -- I'm afraid you're going to have to make this decision based on your emotions.

Carrie Bradshaw / Scene 202

Yes, I love you - ah, fuck it -- I'm just gonna say the thing you're not supposed to say -- I love you but I love me more. And I've been in a relationship with myself for forty-nine years and that's the one I need to work on.

Samantha Jones / Scene 218

I know! It's none of my business. But I felt bad for the poor schmuck hanging around the hospital waiting room hoping to see you. I swear every time he heard someone in heels coming down the hall -- his heart stopped.

Harry Goldenblatt / Scene 227

The way you treated me and cut me out of your life like that? I mean, yeah -- I broke a vow. But what about the other vows? Like promising to love someone for better or for worse? What about that?

Steve Brady / Scene 201

After everything I know... After twenty years of everything we've learned -- I threw it all away for the thrill of putting his name on the honeymoon suite. If I met me now -- I wouldn't know me.

Carrie Bradshaw / Scene 104

After everything I know... After twenty years of everything we've learned -- I threw it all away for the thrill of putting his name on the honeymoon suite. If I met me now -- I wouldn't know me.

Carrie Bradshaw / Scene 104

After everything I know... After twenty years of everything we've learned -- I threw it all away for the thrill of putting his name on the honeymoon suite. If I met me now -- I wouldn't know me.

Carrie Bradshaw / Scene 104

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