1967
Aimless college graduate Benjamin Braddock is seduced by Mrs. Robinson, an older family friend, but he later falls for her daughter, Elaine, confessing their affair. Enraged, Mrs. Robinson reveals the affair to Elaine, who breaks up with Benjamin and returns to college, prompting him to follow her to Berkeley to win her back despite her engagement. Benjamin confronts Elaine at her wedding to another man, Carl, and she ultimately agrees to marry him, but her parents force her to proceed with the original ceremony. Benjamin interrupts the wedding, escapes with Elaine amidst the chaos, and as they ride a bus away, their initial triumph gives way to an uncertain future.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Benjamin Braddock, aimless and overwhelmed after college, drifts into an affair with Mrs.
Open full beat sheetBenjamin Braddock is listed as Protagonist. A recent college graduate, 21 years old, feeling alienated and uncertain about his future. In the parsed data, Benjamin Braddock is connected to 70 scenes, 234 dialogue lines, 235 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
70 scenes / 234 dialogue linesElaine Robinson is listed as Love Interest. Mrs. Robinson's daughter, a college student. In the parsed data, Elaine Robinson is connected to 33 scenes, 131 dialogue lines, 135 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
33 scenes / 131 dialogue linesMrs. Robinson is listed as Antagonist. An older, alcoholic woman who seduces Benjamin. In the parsed data, Mrs. Robinson is connected to 18 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
18 scenes / 24 dialogue linesMr. Robinson is listed as Mrs. Robinson's Husband. A business partner of Mr. Braddock. In the parsed data, Mr. Robinson is connected to 7 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 27 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
7 scenes / 25 dialogue linesMr. Braddock is listed as Benjamin's Father. A successful businessman who is proud of Benjamin's academic achievements. In the parsed data, Mr. Braddock is connected to 5 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
5 scenes / 9 dialogue linesMrs. Braddock is listed as Benjamin's Mother. Benjamin's mother, concerned with social appearances. In the parsed data, Mrs. Braddock is connected to 5 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
5 scenes / 7 dialogue linesCarl Smith is listed as Elaine's Fiance. A medical student engaged to Elaine. In the parsed data, Carl Smith is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 65.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesBenjamin Braddock delivers a graduation speech but becomes overwhelmed and panics.
Benjamin BraddockBen wakes up from a dream on a plane as it prepares to land in Los Angeles.
Benjamin BraddockBen is pressured by his parents to join a party in his honor.
Benjamin Braddock, Mr. Braddock, Mrs. BraddockBen is accosted by various family friends on his way to the party.
Benjamin Braddock, Mr. Braddock, Mrs. BraddockMr. McQuire gives Ben career advice.
Benjamin BraddockMrs. Robinson enters Ben's room and asks for a ride home.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonMrs. Robinson attempts to seduce Ben.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonMr. Robinson arrives home and talks to Ben.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. Robinson, Mr. RobinsonBen is forced to demonstrate his scuba gear for guests.
Benjamin Braddock, Mr. Braddock, Mrs. BraddockBen calls Mrs. Robinson to arrange a meeting.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonBen arrives at the hotel and is mistaken for a guest at a party.
Benjamin BraddockBen is at a party and is introduced to the Singleman family, leading to confusion about his identity.
Benjamin Braddock, Mr. Braddock, Mrs. BraddockBen walks through the hotel lobby toward the Veranda Room.
Benjamin BraddockBen sits alone in the Veranda Room.
Benjamin BraddockMrs. Robinson approaches Ben and they discuss getting a hotel room.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonBen registers for a room at the front desk.
Benjamin BraddockMrs. Robinson receives a call from Ben.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonBen and Mrs. Robinson finalize plans for the room.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonBen and Mrs. Robinson have an awkward encounter in the hotel room.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonBen and Mr. Robinson have a drink before Elaine arrives. Ben and Mrs. Robinson have a tense, simultaneous conversation while Mr. Robinson and Elaine are heard in the hall.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. Robinson, Elaine Robinson, Mr. RobinsonMr. Robinson warns Ben to be careful with Elaine.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. Robinson, Mr. RobinsonBen drives recklessly with Elaine in the car.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen refuses to eat at a restaurant while Elaine does.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen and Elaine walk on the Sunset Strip.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen takes Elaine to a strip club, causing her distress.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen and Elaine argue outside the club; Ben kisses her.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen and Elaine eat in the car and discuss Ben's feelings.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen drops Elaine off but they decide to go somewhere else.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen and Elaine discuss where to go.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen and Elaine are recognized as 'Mr. Gladstone' by hotel staff.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen and Elaine leave the hotel.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen confesses his feelings to Elaine and admits to his affair.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen and Elaine agree to see each other again.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonMrs. Robinson confronts Ben and threatens to tell Elaine about their affair.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonBen rushes to find Elaine.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen tries to tell Elaine about the affair before Mrs. Robinson reveals it.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. Robinson, Elaine RobinsonMrs. Robinson says goodbye to Ben.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonBen sits alone in his room.
Benjamin BraddockBen tells his parents he is going to marry Elaine.
Benjamin Braddock, Mr. Braddock, Mrs. BraddockBen tries to find Elaine at her college.
Benjamin BraddockBen moves into a rooming house.
Benjamin BraddockBen encounters Elaine on campus.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen follows Elaine onto a bus.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen meets Elaine's fiance, Carl.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine Robinson, Carl SmithElaine visits Ben at his rooming house.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen is interrupted by Elaine while trying to iron a newspaper. They argue about his presence in Berkeley and the truth about his encounter with Mrs. Robinson.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonMr. McCleery confronts Ben about the screaming and demands he leave.
Benjamin BraddockBen packs his belongings while Elaine watches. She asks him not to leave until he has a plan.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonElaine walks away from the rooming house.
Elaine RobinsonElaine returns to Ben's room at night. They discuss marriage.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen receives a threatening telegram from Mrs. Robinson.
Benjamin BraddockBen tries to convince Elaine to get blood tests for their marriage.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonElaine leaves Ben after class.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen confronts Elaine about her engagement to Carl Smith.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen questions Elaine about her relationship with Carl.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonElaine kisses Ben and runs back inside.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen buys a ring.
Benjamin BraddockMr. Robinson confronts Ben in his room.
Benjamin Braddock, Mr. RobinsonBen tries to use the phone to call Elaine, but Mr. McCleery refuses.
Benjamin BraddockBen learns Elaine has left school.
Benjamin BraddockBen listens to a recorded letter from Elaine.
Benjamin BraddockBen breaks into the Robinson house.
Benjamin BraddockBen encounters Mrs. Robinson, who calls the police.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. RobinsonBen escapes the police.
Benjamin BraddockBen realizes Elaine is getting married.
Benjamin BraddockBen asks fraternity brothers where Carl Smith is getting married.
Benjamin BraddockBen calls to find the church location.
Benjamin BraddockBen arrives at the church and bangs on the glass during the wedding.
Benjamin Braddock, Mrs. Robinson, Elaine Robinson, Mr. Robinson, Carl SmithBen fights his way to Elaine.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine Robinson, Mr. Robinson, Carl SmithBen and Elaine escape.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonBen and Elaine ride the bus away from the church.
Benjamin Braddock, Elaine RobinsonI think I've talked about this enough. I don't know how far I can go, Ben. I don't know if I can prosecute or not, but I think maybe I can. In the light of what's happened I think maybe I can get you behind bars if you ever look at my daughter again. I have seen Elaine and I have spent the afternoon taking steps to insure...
Look, we'll go out to dinner and have a drink and I'll bring her back. Because it was either that or a dinner party for the two families. And I'm afraid I couldn't quite handle that, if you don't mind. I have no intention of ever taking your precious daughter out again in her life. So don't get upset about it.
Dear Benjamin - I promise you some- say I will write a long letter about everything but right now I can't thank and all I can say to you is please forgive me because I know what I'm doing is the best thing for you. My father is so upset you've got to understand. I love you, but it would never work out.
I'll be with you in a moment, Benjamin. Will you send a police car to twelve hundred Glenview Road. We have a burgler here. Just a second. I'll ask him. Are you armed? No - I don't believe he is. Thank you.
Come on, let's call the Robinsons. We've got something to celebrate.
Your father's right, Elaine. You and I will make a darned good team.
The guests are all downstairs, Ben. They're all waiting to see you.
Mrs. Robinson - I have a date with Elaine. We're going for a drive.
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