Screenplay data
Ann Millaney, in therapy for her anxieties, discovers her husband John is having an affair with her sister Cynthia, just as John's old friend Graham Dalton arrives and connects with Ann. Ann uncovers Graham's unusual hobby of videotaping women discussing their sexual histories, which Cynthia later participates in, inadvertently exposing John's infidelity to Ann. Ann confronts John, then records her own tape with Graham, confessing her desire for a divorce, which leads to John's violent confrontation with Graham and his subsequent emotional breakdown after watching Ann's confession. As John's life unravels, Ann visits Graham, and they embrace, hinting at a new beginning for them both.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Sex, Lies, and Videotape opens with Graham driving as Ann narrates her anxieties about garbage and marriage.
Open full beat sheetAnn Bishop Millaney is listed as Protagonist. Twenty-six, extremely attractive, mature preppy style, married to John, in therapy. In the parsed data, Ann Bishop Millaney is connected to 33 scenes, 87 dialogue lines, 88 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
33 scenes / 87 dialogue linesJohn Millaney is listed as Antagonist. Twenty-nine, junior partner at a law firm, married to Ann, having an affair with Cynthia. In the parsed data, John Millaney is connected to 23 scenes, 35 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
23 scenes / 35 dialogue linesGraham Dalton is listed as Protagonist. Twenty-nine, punk/arty appearance, intelligent, amiable, impotent, filmmaker. In the parsed data, Graham Dalton is connected to 19 scenes, 96 dialogue lines, 96 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
19 scenes / 96 dialogue linesCynthia Bishop is listed as Supporting. Ann's younger sister, bartender, confident, carnal appeal, having an affair with John. In the parsed data, Cynthia Bishop is connected to 18 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
18 scenes / 14 dialogue linesDoctor is listed as Supporting. Ann's therapist. In the parsed data, Doctor is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 2.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDude is listed as Minor. Patron at the lounge who does impressions. In the parsed data, Dude is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 32.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesMr. Miller is listed as Minor. Landlord of the vacant apartment. In the parsed data, Mr. Miller is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 14.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGraham Dalton drives his car while Ann speaks in voice-over about garbage.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyAnn discusses her anxieties about garbage and her marriage with her therapist.
Ann Bishop Millaney, DoctorJohn talks on the phone about the benefits of being married.
John MillaneyJohn grooms himself while Ann continues her therapy session in voice-over.
John MillaneyAnn continues discussing her relationship with John.
Ann Bishop Millaney, DoctorJohn and Cynthia have an affair.
John Millaney, Cynthia BishopAnn discusses her lack of masturbation and discomfort with her therapist.
Ann Bishop Millaney, DoctorJohn and Cynthia discuss their affair and John's upcoming house guest.
John Millaney, Cynthia BishopGraham arrives at the Millaney house.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyGraham and Ann have an awkward conversation while John is away.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyJohn, Ann, and Graham have dinner together.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop Millaney, John MillaneyAnn sneaks into the guest bedroom to watch Graham sleep.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyJohn calls Cynthia and demands she meet him at his house.
John Millaney, Cynthia BishopGraham and Ann view an apartment with Mr. Miller.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop Millaney, Mr. MillerCynthia arrives at the house to meet John for an affair.
John Millaney, Cynthia BishopGraham and Ann have lunch and discuss personal topics, including Graham's impotence.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyCynthia leaves the house after meeting John.
John Millaney, Cynthia BishopAnn discusses her life and Graham with her therapist.
Ann Bishop Millaney, DoctorAnn and Cynthia argue about Graham and Cynthia's interest in him.
Ann Bishop Millaney, Cynthia BishopAnn considers leaving therapy, but the Doctor convinces her to stay.
Ann Bishop Millaney, DoctorAnn visits Graham and discovers his collection of interview tapes.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyAnn talks to Cynthia on the phone about her strange encounter with Graham.
Ann Bishop Millaney, Cynthia BishopCynthia receives a phone call from John.
Cynthia Bishop, John MillaneyCynthia visits Graham and agrees to be interviewed on tape about her sexual history.
Graham Dalton, Cynthia BishopCynthia leaves Graham's apartment looking aroused.
Graham Dalton, Cynthia BishopJohn receives a call from Cynthia and arranges to meet her.
John MillaneyGraham watches the tape of Cynthia.
Graham DaltonCynthia and John have sex.
John Millaney, Cynthia Bishop, Doctor, Ann Bishop MillaneyAnn talks to her therapist about her hatred for her sister.
Ann Bishop Millaney, DoctorAnn lies awake in bed next to John.
Ann Bishop Millaney, John MillaneyAnn confronts Cynthia about the tape.
Ann Bishop Millaney, Cynthia BishopAnn visits Cynthia at the bar.
Ann Bishop Millaney, Cynthia Bishop, DudeCynthia returns to Graham's apartment.
Graham Dalton, Cynthia BishopCynthia visits Graham to request another tape, but he refuses. A confrontation ensues over the tape box.
Graham Dalton, Cynthia BishopAnn confronts John about his whereabouts on Tuesday.
Ann Bishop Millaney, John MillaneyFlashback showing John and Cynthia together.
John Millaney, Cynthia BishopAnn continues questioning John.
Ann Bishop Millaney, John MillaneyFlashback showing John leaving Cynthia's.
John MillaneyAnn accuses John of having an affair; John denies it.
Ann Bishop Millaney, John MillaneyJohn confronts Cynthia about her involvement with Graham.
John Millaney, Cynthia BishopAnn finds Cynthia's earring in the vacuum and has a breakdown.
Ann Bishop MillaneyAnn leaves the house.
Ann Bishop MillaneyAnn arrives at Graham's.
Ann Bishop MillaneyAnn tells Graham about the affair and decides to make a tape.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyExterior transition.
Ann leaves after the recording.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyAnn tells John she wants a divorce.
Ann Bishop Millaney, John MillaneyGraham practices moonwalking.
Graham DaltonJohn arrives at Graham's.
John MillaneyJohn confronts Graham.
Graham Dalton, John MillaneyJohn confronts Graham, beats him, and searches for the tapes. He finds them and begins watching Ann's tape.
Graham Dalton, John MillaneyJohn watches the tape of Ann's interview, reacting with anger and emotional distress as he hears her secrets.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop Millaney, John MillaneyFlashback to the previous afternoon where Graham and Ann recorded the interview.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyJohn talks to a colleague about his life and work, then discovers he has lost a client.
John MillaneyAnn visits Cynthia at the bar to give her a birthday gift.
Ann Bishop Millaney, Cynthia Bishop, DudeAnn visits Graham at his apartment and they embrace.
Graham Dalton, Ann Bishop MillaneyNo, Ann, I can't. I can't forget it. It's not something I can fix. It's difficult. There s something in my mind...the way my brain works... God, Ann, when you're with another person, and you re...inside them, you're so vulnerable, you're revealing so much...there's no protection. And...somebody could say, or do something to you while you re in this...state of...nakedness. And they could hurt you without even knowing it. In a way that you couldn't even see. And you would withdraw. To make sure it didn't happen again.
Whoa!! I'm so glad we got that on tape!! You won't answer a question about Elizabeth, but I have to answer all these intimate questions about my sex life!! Graham, what do you think she's going to make of all these videotapes? Are you going to tell her about them? I can't imagine her being too understanding about that. But since you don't lie anymore, you'll have to say something.
I need help? Whose sitting by himself in a room choking his chauncey to a bunch of videotapes, Graham? Not me, buddy. You're the fucking nut. Now show me those tapes.
What do you mean he doesn't want me to come over? Did you tell him about me?
Yes, I remember. What do you do when these moods overtake you?
Your keys, asshole!! Your two fucking keys!! Give them to me!!
Your keys, asshole!! Your two fucking keys!! Give them to me!!
But I feel like maybe I could be really comfortable with you.
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