Grug
Grug is listed as Patriarch. A huge, strong caveman who prioritizes safety and rules. In the parsed data, Grug is connected to 33 scenes, 98 dialogue lines, 111 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
33 scenes / 98 dialogue lines34Scenes
8Characters
62Pages
8Dialogue samples
Save the Cat beat sheet
THE CROODS Save the Cat analysis
The Croods opens with the family’s rigid routines and fear of change, highlighted by Grug’s strict rules and Eep’s rebellious curiosity.
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Eep
Eep is listed as Daughter. Curious, adventurous, and strong-willed. In the parsed data, Eep is connected to 27 scenes, 60 dialogue lines, 68 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
27 scenes / 60 dialogue linesGuy
Guy is listed as Traveler. An inventive, modern-thinking boy. In the parsed data, Guy is connected to 25 scenes, 75 dialogue lines, 82 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
25 scenes / 75 dialogue linesGran
Gran is listed as Grandmother. Elderly, sharp-tongued, and resilient. In the parsed data, Gran is connected to 23 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
23 scenes / 17 dialogue linesThunk
Thunk is listed as Son. Grug's nine-year-old son, eager to please. In the parsed data, Thunk is connected to 22 scenes, 40 dialogue lines, 45 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
22 scenes / 40 dialogue linesUgga
Ugga is listed as Matriarch. Grug's wife, supportive but pragmatic. In the parsed data, Ugga is connected to 22 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
22 scenes / 20 dialogue linesBelt
Belt is listed as Guy's pet. A sloth that acts as a companion and tool. In the parsed data, Belt is connected to 21 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
21 scenes / 6 dialogue linesSandy
Sandy is listed as Daughter. The youngest, terrier-like behavior. In the parsed data, Sandy is connected to 20 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
20 scenes / 2 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. EXT. Crood Canyon - MORNING
Grug attempts to lead his family out of the cave with a signal, but Eep and the others emerge prematurely, leading to a chaotic morning routine.
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2. EXT. Hunting Grounds - MORNING
The Croods hunt for a blue egg, facing various predators and obstacles.
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3. INT. Crood Cave - EVENING
The family returns to the cave for the night; Grug tells a cautionary bedtime story.
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4. INT/EXT. Crood Cave / Canyon - NIGHT
Eep sneaks out of the cave to follow a mysterious light.
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5. EXT. Rock Arch - NIGHT
Eep encounters Guy and his pet sloth, Belt.
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6. EXT. CANYON - OUTSIDE THE KEYHOLE - MORNING
Grug and Eep return to the family, where Eep reveals she met a boy, causing panic among the Croods.
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7. EXT. NEW WORLD - DAY
The Croods survive the collapse and enter the New World, encountering strange creatures.
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8. EXT. TUNDRA - DUSK
Guy saves the Croods from Piranha Owls and introduces fire, leading to chaotic mayhem.
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9. EXT. Grasslands - DAY
Guy attempts to escape, is captured by Eep, and eventually forced to join the Croods on their journey to the mountain.
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10. EXT. Grasslands - DAY
The family travels toward the mountain while dealing with internal chaos and a hungry Gran.
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11. EXT. Burnt Out Shrubs - DAY
The family struggles with the reality of their long journey.
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12. EXT. Turkeyfish Hunting Grounds - DAY
The family hunts a Turkeyfish and eats a Bronto Scorpion.
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13. EXT. Grasslands - AFTERNOON
Guy teaches Eep how to set a trap.
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14. EXT. Barbecue - NIGHT
The family eats the Turkeyfish and shares stories.
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15. EXT. Coral Fields - MORNING
The family navigates sharp coral and Guy helps them make shoes.
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16. EXT. Going Guy's Way - DAY
The Croods travel using shoes, Grug encounters Punch Monkeys and Chunky the Death Cat, and the family crosses a canyon on stilts.
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17. EXT. Cliffside - DAY
The family descends a cliff; Grug falls while the others sled down.
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18. EXT. Stormy Plains - DAY
A storm hits the Croods; they use umbrellas.
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19. EXT. Shallow Ocean - DAY
The Croods discover swimming; Grug feels left out.
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20. EXT. Tufa Maze - AFTERNOON
The Croods enter a maze; Grug insists on staying together but they get separated.
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21. EXT. Redwood Tree - NIGHT
The family camps in a tree; Grug feels alienated.
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22. EXT. Tree - SUNRISE
Grug attempts to act like an 'idea man' to win back his family's favor.
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23. EXT. Shoreline - DAY
The family reaches the mountain; Grug confronts Guy.
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24. EXT. Tar Pit - DAY
Grug and Guy get stuck in tar and bond over their pasts.
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25. EXT. Edge of the World - EARLY EVENING
Grug and Guy attempt to create a puppet to lure the Macawnivore to help them escape.
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26. EXT. Edge of the World - EARLY EVENING
Grug and Guy use the puppet to trick the Macawnivore into pulling them out of the tar.
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27. EXT. Edge of the World - EARLY EVENING
The Croods reunite and decide to head toward Tomorrow.
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28. EXT. Edge of the World - EARLY EVENING
The family attempts to reach Tomorrow but the path vanishes.
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29. EXT. Edge of the World - EARLY EVENING
Grug throws his family across the divide to safety.
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30. INT. Cave - NIGHT
Grug creates fire and paints his family on the wall.
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31. INT. Cave - NIGHT
Grug befriends the Macawnivore and plans to escape.
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32. EXT. Field - NIGHT
Grug uses a rib cage and Piranha Owls to fly across the divide.
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33. EXT. Tomorrow - DAY
Grug reunites with his family.
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34. EXT. Shoreline - DAY
The Croods live in their new world.
Grug, Eep, Ugga, Thunk, Gran, Sandy
Dialogue examples
But when no one was looking, she would go near the cliff, for the closer she came to the edge, the more she could hear, the more she could see, the more she could feel. Finally, she stood at the very edge, and she saw a light. She leaned out to touch it, and slipped.
Once upon a time there was a little tiger who lived in a cave with her family. There were a lot of rules, but the big, simple one was to never leave the cave at night. And the door was so heavy, you'd think it would be easy to remember.
You know, we lost him. But when the bird stepped on me and pushed me into the ground, the scorpion grabbed a hold of me and one thing led to another and here we are eating him. Win win.
We have to go back to the cave. Hurry, hurry, stay together. Let's keep moving. Move, move! Everybody hold my hand. Thunk let's go. Go! Let's stay together.
This is me. My name's Eep. And this, is my family. The Croods. If you weren't clued in by the sun tans and pets, we're not exactly cavemen anymore.
Ow! Jumping doesn't help, I mean, just briefly, but it doesn't get better! Ow! Do not walk on your hands, the hands do not help at all.
I was little when it happened. The last thing my parents told me was, "Don't hide. Live. Follow the Sun. You'll make it to Tomorrow."
What? No I'm not. Don't make me part of this. Stay here if you want, but let me go. I've got a dream, a mission, a reason to live.
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