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STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS script analysis

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, forces of good and evil collide as a secret map to Luke Skywalker surfaces. A roster of heroes—Poe, Finn, and Rey—team with Han and Leia to thwart the First Order’s Starkiller Base. As friendships are forged and sacrifices made, Rey discovers her destiny in the Force.

85 Save the Cat fit score 80% analysis confidence / 47 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

75%

Stormtroopers prepare for a violent raid, establishing the oppressive galaxy state.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 3 / Page 2 / 5% target

80%

Lor San Tekka’s line hints at restoring balance: “This will begin to make things right.”

This will begin to make things right. I've traveled too far, and seen too much, to ignore the...
3

Set-Up

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

85%

Introduces BB-8, Poe’s mission, and the First Order threat on Jakku.

4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / Page 3 / 12% target

85%

First Order attack forces Poe to flee and entrust BB-8 with the map.

You have to leave. Go!
5

Debate

Scenes 5-6 / Pages 4-5 / 20% target

80%

Poe struggles to escape, then hides the map in BB-8, questioning their chances.

You take this. It's safer with you than it is with me. You get as far away from...
6

Break into Two

Scene 10 / Page 7 / 25% target

80%

Finn rescues Poe and they steal a TIE fighter—crossing into active rebellion.

Listen carefully: you do exactly as I say, I can get you out of here.
7

B Story

Scene 20 / Page 12 / 30% target

85%

Han’s arrival on the Falcon kick-starts Rey’s personal journey and the new mentor relationship.

Yeah, I knew him. I knew Luke.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 17-18 / Pages 10-11 / 40% target

80%

Rey and Finn flee Jakku, bond aboard the Millennium Falcon and taste adventure.

9

Midpoint

Scene 25 / Page 14 / 50% target

85%

Snoke’s ominous “There’s been an awakening” raises the stakes for both sides.

There's been an awakening. Have you felt it?
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 33 / Page 18 / 65% target

80%

General Hux’s rallying cry and Starkiller activation show enemy momentum.

Today is the end of the Republic! The end of a regime that acquiesces to disorder!
11

All Is Lost

Scene 43 / Page 27 / 75% target

90%

Han Solo’s death represents the darkest emotional blow for our heroes.

Take off that mask. You don't need it.
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 44 / Page 27 / 80% target

85%

Leia’s silent grief underscores the seeming hopelessness after Han’s loss.

13

Break into Three

Scene 46 / Page 30 / 85% target

80%

Rey and Finn confront Kylo, choosing courage over despair.

It's just us now. Han Solo can't save you.
14

Finale

Scene 42 / Page 26 / 95% target

80%

Han and Chewie plant explosives in Starkiller Base, turning sacrifice into action.

15

Final Image

Scene 47 / Page 32 / 99% target

90%

Rey at Luke’s remote island captures the new hope closing the journey.