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SHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE script analysis

SHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Airport TSA agent Kirk Kettner leads a mundane life until he meets the beautiful Molly McCall, sparking an unlikely romance. As Kirk navigates first dates and battles insecurities—both internal and from friends and family—he risks losing Molly when he reacts badly to her vulnerability. After hitting rock bottom, Kirk stages a public grand gesture at a charity event to win her back, ultimately finding courage and self-acceptance.

85 Save the Cat fit score 48% analysis confidence / 71 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

60%

Introduces Kirk at work in a drab TSA briefing, establishing his routine life.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 41 / 5% target

52%

Stainer voices the rule that people in relationships are evenly matched, stating the film’s core theme.

Kirk, it's a simple rule of life. Look around. People are pretty evenly matched.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-7 / Page 1 / 10% target

55%

We meet Kirk’s world: his job, family visits, ex‐girlfriend Marnie, and his low self‐esteem.

4

Catalyst

Scene 9 / 12% target

60%

Kirk and Molly bond over shared grief at the airport coffee shop, igniting their connection.

No, no. It's not that. I ah...I lost somebody today.
5

Debate

Scene 12 / 20% target

50%

Kirk hesitates but calls Molly, debating whether he can pursue someone ‘out of his league.’

Who's calling please?
6

Break into Two

Scene 15 / 25% target

62%

Kirk accepts the risk and goes on a real dinner date with Molly, shifting into the romantic storyline.

What? Oh, I'm not her brother.
7

B Story

Scene 16 / 30% target

50%

Stainer’s encouragement at the hockey arena introduces the supportive best‐friend subplot.

8

Fun and Games

Scene 18 / 40% target

58%

Bowling scene shows the fun of Kirk’s new dating life and Molly’s genuine interest.

Holy crap. She just asked me out for tomorrow night!
9

Midpoint

Scene 33 / 50% target

55%

Their chemistry peaks when Kirk invites Molly back to his apartment, marking a shift from casual to intimate.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 46 / 65% target

60%

Kirk’s brother Eric attacks Molly’s worthiness, sowing doubt and conflict.

You think you're better than me. Say it. Well take a look around, Big Slick.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 54 / 75% target

65%

Molly reveals her insecurity; Kirk panics and abandons her, destroying their trust.

Kirk, before we do this, there's something I'm really insecure about and you're going to see it sooner...
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 55 / 80% target

58%

Kirk is depressed at work, reprimanded by Fuller and realizes his mistake.

You think you're pretty smart don't you Kettner. Thin ice mister!
13

Break into Three

Scene 58 / 85% target

62%

Kirk returns to confront Molly at her office, determined to make things right.

You got some big red apples showing your face around here again.
14

Finale

Scenes 68-69 / 95% target

60%

Kirk donates millions and performs on stage, then reconciles with Molly in the alley, proving his commitment.

Lady, he just gave three million dollars. He can go up there and try to blow himself for...
15

Final Image

Scene 71 / 99% target

50%

Kirk and Molly visit the Stratosphere, showing their happy future together.