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THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM script analysis

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Jason Bourne, wounded and hunted, seeks answers about his past while evading CIA manhunts. Along the way he assists reporter Simon Ross, confronts his handlers, and reunites with ally Nicky, leading to a final showdown at the hospital where he recovers his identity.

90 Save the Cat fit score 30% analysis confidence / 61 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

40%

Introduces Bourne injured and on the run in Moscow, setting the tone of survival and pursuit.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 6 / Page 1 / 5% target

35%

Kramer’s mention of Marie’s death hints at the personal cost of Bourne’s world.

His girlfriend, Marie. She was killed in India three weeks ago.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-6 / Pages 1-4 / 10% target

40%

We see Bourne’s desperation and the CIA’s response, establishing stakes and key players.

4

Catalyst

Scene 8 / Page 4 / 12% target

45%

Bourne learns of Marie’s death, igniting his quest for truth and revenge.

She's dead. She was killed.
5

Debate

Scene 10 / Page 5 / 20% target

40%

Bourne debates exposing Treadstone by contacting Ross, weighing risk versus need for answers.

This is Jason Bourne.
6

Break into Two

Scene 11 / Page 5 / 25% target

40%

Bourne commits to helping Ross escape, moving from reaction to proactive pursuit.

Don't ask questions. Just listen...
7

B Story

Scene 33 / Page 16 / 30% target

35%

Bourne reunites with Nicky, establishing the emotional throughline and personal bond.

What are you doing here?
8

Fun and Games

Scene 13 / Page 6 / 40% target

45%

Bourne expertly guides Ross through Waterloo Station, showcasing his skills and resourcefulness.

Three o'clock. Female. Blonde black top.
9

Midpoint

Scene 25 / Page 9 / 50% target

40%

CIA realizes Bourne’s involvement and escalates orders to eliminate both targets, raising the stakes.

Jesus Christ, that's Jason Bourne.
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 30 / Page 11 / 65% target

40%

Ross is shot by Paz, illustrating the direct threat closing in on Bourne and his allies.

Don't move until I tell you.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 31 / Page 11 / 75% target

35%

Vosen realizes the operation has gone disastrously wrong, mirroring Bourne’s own setback.

Get the asset out of there ...
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 36 / Page 13 / 80% target

40%

Bourne reflects on the need to confront his past, doubting if he’ll ever be free of it.

I have to get back to the beginning...or I'll never be free of this.
13

Break into Three

Scene 39 / Page 14 / 85% target

40%

Bourne infiltrates Vosen’s office, taking decisive action toward final confrontation.

I hear you're still looking for me.
14

Finale

Scenes 59-60 / Pages 17-18 / 95% target

40%

In the hospital training wing and on the roof, Bourne confronts Hirsch, recovers his identity, and escapes to freedom.

I remember. I remember everything.
15

Final Image

Scene 61 / Page 18 / 99% target

35%

Nicky watches news of Bourne’s survival, bookending the story with hope and continuation.