Screenplay data
Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized teenager, is taken in by Leigh Anne Tuohy and her wealthy family, who provide him with a home and support his education at Wingate Christian School. Initially struggling academically and on the football field, Michael begins to thrive with the Tuohys' encouragement, particularly after Leigh Anne helps him understand his protective instincts can be applied to football as a left tackle. The Tuohys become Michael's legal guardians, and his exceptional talent in football attracts attention from college recruiters, leading to an offer from the University of Mississippi. An NCAA investigator, Jocelyn Granger, questions Michael about his recruitment, implying the Tuohys may have influenced his decision to attend Leigh Anne and Sean's alma mater. Michael, feeling betrayed, confronts Leigh Anne, but after she assures him of her genuine love and support, he returns to the Tuohy family and ultimately commits to Ole Miss, going on to become a successful collegiate and professional football player.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Michael Oher’s journey from hardship to acceptance unfolds as the Tuohy family takes him in, helps him grow academically and athletically, faces conflicts over guardianship and loyalty, and ultimately supports his rise to college football.
Open full beat sheetMichael Oher is listed as Protagonist. Extremely large, quiet, and protective teenager from a troubled background. In the parsed data, Michael Oher is connected to 94 scenes, 57 dialogue lines, 57 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
94 scenes / 57 dialogue linesLeigh Anne Tuohy is listed as Guardian. Strong-willed, wealthy interior designer who takes Michael into her home. In the parsed data, Leigh Anne Tuohy is connected to 80 scenes, 156 dialogue lines, 157 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
80 scenes / 156 dialogue linesSean Tuohy Jr. is listed as Supporting. Leigh Anne and Sean's young son, becomes Michael's close friend. In the parsed data, Sean Tuohy Jr. is connected to 40 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
40 scenes / 28 dialogue linesSean Tuohy is listed as Guardian. Leigh Anne's husband, a former basketball star and business owner. In the parsed data, Sean Tuohy is connected to 39 scenes, 50 dialogue lines, 50 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
39 scenes / 50 dialogue linesCollins Tuohy is listed as Supporting. Leigh Anne and Sean's teenage daughter. In the parsed data, Collins Tuohy is connected to 23 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
23 scenes / 13 dialogue linesBert Cotton is listed as Supporting. Football coach at Wingate Christian School. In the parsed data, Bert Cotton is connected to 13 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
13 scenes / 12 dialogue linesMiss Sue is listed as Supporting. Michael's tutor, a Democrat and Ole Miss supporter. In the parsed data, Miss Sue is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 10.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJocelyn Granger is listed as Antagonist. NCAA investigator looking into Michael's recruitment. In the parsed data, Jocelyn Granger is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesLeigh Anne narrates the history of the left tackle position using footage of the 1985 Redskins/Giants game where Lawrence Taylor injured Joe Theismann.
Michael Oher walks through a poverty-stricken neighborhood.
Michael OherInvestigator Granger questions Michael about his situation.
Michael Oher, Jocelyn GrangerMichael rides in a car with Big Tony and Steven Hamilton.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy Jr.Big Tony attempts to enroll Steven and Michael at Wingate Christian School.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy Jr., Bert CottonThe school board debates admitting Michael Oher.
Michael Oher, Bert CottonMichael attends his first class and struggles with a quiz.
Michael OherThe Tuohy family attends a volleyball game and notices Michael.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohySean Tuohy arranges for Michael to have a lunch pass.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy, Bert CottonMrs. Boswell gives Michael a verbal test.
Michael Oher, Miss SueSJ introduces himself to Michael.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy Jr.Principal Sandstrom informs Michael of his father's death.
Michael OherSandstrom informs Michael that his father has passed away.
Michael OherMichael waits for a bus.
Michael OherMichael washes his clothes in a laundromat.
Michael OherMichael tries to sleep outside the laundromat.
Michael OherThe Tuohy family leaves the Thanksgiving pageant.
Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr.The Tuohy family discusses the pageant on the way home.
Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr.The Tuohys spot Michael walking in the cold.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr.Leigh Anne talks to Michael on the street.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyMichael joins the Tuohys in the car.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr.The car arrives at the Tuohy house.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr.Michael sees the Tuohy house.
Michael OherCollins sees the family arrive with Michael.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyLeigh Anne prepares a place for Michael to sleep.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr.Sean and Leigh Anne discuss Michael.
Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean TuohyLeigh Anne gets ready for the day.
Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean TuohyLeigh Anne wakes up Collins.
Leigh Anne Tuohy, Collins TuohyLeigh Anne wakes up SJ.
Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr.Leigh Anne finds the living room empty.
Leigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne finds Michael leaving.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne prepares Thanksgiving dinner.
Leigh Anne TuohyThe family eats Thanksgiving dinner.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyThe family says grace together.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyLeigh Anne tries to learn about Michael's background.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne drives Michael to his home.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyMichael walks through the neighborhood.
Michael OherMichael finds his home evicted.
Michael OherMichael reacts to the eviction.
Michael OherMichael returns to the car.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne and Michael go shopping.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne helps Michael pick out clothes.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyMichael arrives at school in his new clothes.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyLeigh Anne discusses Hurt Village with her friends.
Leigh Anne TuohySean helps Michael with his homework.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr.Leigh Anne asks Michael if he wants to stay.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne reviews Michael's school file.
Leigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne shows Michael his new room.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne cries in her room.
Leigh Anne TuohyMichael stands outside Leigh Anne's door.
Michael OherMichael takes an oral test.
Michael OherMichael receives a grade.
Michael OherMichael takes a history test.
Michael OherMichael receives a grade.
Michael OherMichael eats lunch with SJ.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy Jr.Mrs. Boswell grades Michael's paper.
Michael OherMichael is orally tested by Glenda.
Michael OherGlenda grades Michael's test.
Michael OherMichael eats with SJ and is observed by Collins.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyBob grades Michael's paper.
Michael OherThe family discusses fast food and Michael's football eligibility.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyThe family arrives at a restaurant.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyThe family looks at children's books.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyMichael meets a busboy who is his brother.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean TuohyMichael reveals the busboy is his brother.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyCollins listens to Leigh Anne reading.
Leigh Anne Tuohy, Collins TuohyLeigh Anne reads to Michael and SJ.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr.Leigh Anne and Sean discuss Michael and starting a charity.
Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean TuohyThe family takes a Christmas photo including Michael.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyThe family listens to messages on New Year's Day.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sean Tuohy Jr., Collins TuohyLeigh Anne confronts her friends about their comments on Michael.
Leigh Anne TuohyLeigh Anne asks Collins if Michael's presence is weird.
Leigh Anne Tuohy, Collins TuohyMichael plays with children.
Michael Oher, Collins TuohyCollins sits with Michael in the library.
Michael Oher, Collins TuohyMichael practices football.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy, Bert CottonMichael struggles with football technique.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Bert CottonCoach Cotton discusses Michael's lack of aggression.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Bert CottonSJ trains Michael.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy Jr.Michael completes his workout.
Michael Oher, Sean Tuohy Jr.Michael asks Leigh Anne for help getting a driver's license.
Michael Oher, Leigh Anne TuohyI know. Think of a sentence like a football team. This is a noun here, see? That's like the team name or what they're known for - whether they're a running team or a passing team. And this is the verb. That's what makes 'em go - like a star player -- maybe a quarterback, maybe a running back. And this is an adjective - everybody oohs and ahs over adjectives but they're not as important as verbs.
What about Dad and Mom? 'Cause you see, in our family, everyone's an athlete. Dad was a basketball star, Collins plays volleyball and runs track. Me, as you know, I do it all and Mom,... well, Mom was a cheerleader, which doesn't exactly count but don't tell her I said that.
Anything you like? The one thing I know about shopping is that if you don't absolutely love it in the store, you won't wear it. The store is where you like it best. And before you choose something think about yourself wearing it and ask yourself: Is this me?
Most kids from bad situations can't wait to be violent and that comes out on the field. But this kid, he doesn't seem to wanna hit anyone.
Everything! Was it for you or was it for me? Was it so I would go to school where you wanted?! Was it so I would do what you wanted?!
It's really not worth repeating. And don't worry about SJ - he loves the attention. He introduces Michael as his big brother.
It's fifteen degrees, you've had this car a month and you don't know how to turn on the heat?! What would you do without me?
They're gonna get rid of those stores in Florida... I'll look it over now but I need the sales figures by tomorrow morning.
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