Screenplay data
Shy freshman Charlie Kelmeckis, reeling from loss, finds belonging with eccentric seniors Sam and Patrick, navigating new experiences and complicated relationships. His developing feelings for Sam lead to a public argument and temporary estrangement from his friends, further impacting his fragile mental state. As his friends prepare for college, Charlie's mental health deteriorates, triggered by their departure and repressed memories, culminating in a breakdown revealing past sexual abuse by his Aunt Helen. After hospitalization and therapy, Charlie reunites with Sam and Patrick, driving through the Fort Pitt Tunnel feeling infinite and ready for his future.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Charlie starts isolated and anxious about high school but quickly bonds with Sam and Patrick, experiencing the highs of teenage friendship and first love.
Open full beat sheetCharlie Kelmeckis is listed as Protagonist. 15-year-old freshman, innocent, hopeful, awkward, and observant. In the parsed data, Charlie Kelmeckis is connected to 85 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
85 scenes / 19 dialogue linesSam is listed as Friend. 17-year-old senior, adventurous, world-class flirt, Patrick's step-sister. In the parsed data, Sam is connected to 26 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 25.
26 scenes / 7 dialogue linesPatrick is listed as Friend. 18-year-old senior, confident, mischievous, class clown, Sam's step-brother. In the parsed data, Patrick is connected to 25 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
25 scenes / 9 dialogue linesMary Elizabeth is listed as Friend. 17-year-old, smart, bossy, Buddhist, punk. In the parsed data, Mary Elizabeth is connected to 17 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 54.
17 scenes / 4 dialogue linesCandace Kelmeckis is listed as Charlie's Sister. 17-year-old, beautiful, type A, straight-A student. In the parsed data, Candace Kelmeckis is connected to 11 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
11 scenes / 2 dialogue linesBrad Hays is listed as Quarterback. 17-year-old charismatic quarterback, popular, secretly gay. In the parsed data, Brad Hays is connected to 9 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 6.
9 scenes / 1 dialogue linesDerek is listed as Candace's Boyfriend. 17-year-old, insecure, mama's boy. In the parsed data, Derek is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAlice is listed as Friend. 17-year-old, Mary Elizabeth's friend, loves movies. In the parsed data, Alice is connected to 6 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 35.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBill Anderson is listed as Teacher. 27-year-old English teacher, idealist. In the parsed data, Bill Anderson is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesBob is listed as Friend. 20-year-old, perpetual stoner, party host. In the parsed data, Bob is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesAunt Helen is listed as Charlie's Aunt. Charlie's deceased aunt, central to his trauma. In the parsed data, Aunt Helen is connected to 4 scenes, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 31.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesCraig is listed as Sam's Boyfriend. 21-year-old, art student, pretentious. In the parsed data, Craig is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 61.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesThe film opens with a montage of Pittsburgh at night, moving through a tunnel and into the city.
Charlie writes a letter to a friend while listening to the radio.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie walks through his house, feeling invisible to his parents.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie expresses hope for his first day of high school.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie visualizes the last day of his senior year.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie experiences the reality of his first day of high school.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Brad HaysCharlie tries to eat with his sister and her boyfriend.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Candace Kelmeckis, DerekCharlie sits alone and observes his peers.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Brad HaysPatrick mocks the teacher, Mr. Callahan.
Charlie Kelmeckis, PatrickCharlie meets his English teacher, Bill.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Bill AndersonBill encourages Charlie to participate.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Bill AndersonCharlie is bullied by a senior.
Charlie Kelmeckis, PatrickCharlie arrives home.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie repairs his book.
Charlie KelmeckisThe family eats dinner with Derek.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Candace Kelmeckis, DerekCharlie receives a mix tape from Candace.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Candace Kelmeckis, DerekCharlie listens to the mix tape.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie finishes his book.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie is bullied again.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie takes his medication.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie watches TV with his family.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie looks for a place to sit.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie sits alone.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie meets Patrick and Sam at the football game.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, Brad HaysCharlie, Patrick, and Sam hang out at Kings.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, Brad HaysCharlie is dropped off at home.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, SamCharlie enters his house.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie hears Candace and Derek fighting.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Candace Kelmeckis, DerekDerek hits Candace.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Candace Kelmeckis, DerekCharlie watches Derek and Candace outside.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Candace Kelmeckis, DerekFlashback to Aunt Helen's return.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Aunt HelenCharlie and Candace discuss the fight.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Candace KelmeckisThe Homecoming Dance.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, DerekCharlie, Patrick, and Sam arrive at a party.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, BobCharlie enters the party.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Mary Elizabeth, AliceCharlie is high at a party and entertains the group with his observations about high school.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, Mary Elizabeth, Alice, BobCharlie and Sam talk while she makes him a milkshake; Charlie reveals his friend Michael's suicide.
Charlie Kelmeckis, SamCharlie discovers Patrick and Brad Hays kissing and agrees to keep it a secret.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Brad HaysPatrick toasts Charlie as a wallflower, and the group welcomes him.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, Mary Elizabeth, AliceThe group drives through the tunnel while Sam stands in the truck bed.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, SamCharlie and Sam spend time in her room, where she gives him a typewriter as a gift and they share a first kiss.
Charlie Kelmeckis, SamCharlie leaves the party and says goodbye to his friends.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, SamCharlie reunites with his brother Chris on Christmas Eve.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Candace KelmeckisCharlie blows out his birthday candles.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie sets up luminaria bags, triggering a flashback to his Aunt Helen.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Aunt HelenCharlie talks to his brother Chris about his mental state.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie attends Christmas Mass.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie takes LSD at a New Year's Eve party.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Mary ElizabethCharlie shovels snow while tripping on LSD.
Charlie Kelmeckis, SamCharlie wanders the party while hallucinating.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, SamCharlie has a breakdown in the snow, triggering traumatic memories of Aunt Helen's accident.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Aunt HelenCharlie is questioned by police after being found passed out.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie returns to school.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Bill AndersonCharlie joins the Rocky Horror cast.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Sam, Brad Hays, Mary ElizabethMary Elizabeth asks Charlie to the Sadie Hawkins dance.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Mary ElizabethCharlie gets ready for the dance with Mary Elizabeth.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Mary ElizabethCharlie attends the dance with Mary Elizabeth.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Sam, Mary ElizabethCharlie and Mary Elizabeth share an intimate moment.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Mary ElizabethCharlie struggles with his relationship with Mary Elizabeth.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Mary ElizabethCharlie considers breaking up with Mary Elizabeth.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Mary ElizabethThe gang plays truth or dare; Charlie kisses Sam, causing tension with Mary Elizabeth.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, Mary Elizabeth, Bob, AlicePatrick tells Charlie to stay away from Mary Elizabeth and Sam for a while.
Charlie Kelmeckis, PatrickCharlie writes a letter and experiences flashbacks of Aunt Helen.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Candace KelmeckisCharlie attends Easter Mass while haunted by memories of Aunt Helen.
Charlie KelmeckisCharlie calls Mary Elizabeth to apologize, but she rejects him.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Mary ElizabethBob tells Charlie that Brad's father caught Brad and Patrick together.
Charlie Kelmeckis, BobCharlie sees Brad with a black eye and Patrick looking hurt.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Brad HaysPatrick and Brad fight in the cafeteria; Charlie intervenes violently.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, Brad Hays, Mary ElizabethBrad thanks Charlie for stopping the fight.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Brad HaysSam reconciles with Charlie.
Charlie Kelmeckis, SamMary Elizabeth introduces her new boyfriend, Peter.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, Mary Elizabeth, CraigPatrick and Charlie share a vulnerable moment.
Charlie Kelmeckis, PatrickCharlie says goodbye to Bill on the last day of school.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Bill AndersonCharlie helps Sam pack for college.
Charlie Kelmeckis, SamSam and Patrick prepare to leave for college; Charlie watches them, feeling dazed and detached.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, Mary Elizabeth, AliceFlashback to Charlie kissing Sam.
Charlie Kelmeckis, SamCharlie and Sam share a goodbye kiss.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Patrick, Sam, Mary Elizabeth, AliceFlashback to Charlie pulling away from Sam.
Charlie Kelmeckis, SamFlashback reveals Aunt Helen touching Charlie.
Charlie Kelmeckis, Aunt HelenCharlie returns home and has a breakdown.
Charlie KelmeckisDear Friend, I am writing to you because she said you listen and understand and didn't try to sleep with that person at that party even though you could have. Please don't try to figure out who she is because then you might figure out who I am, and I don't want you to do that. I just need to know that people like you exist. Like if you met me, you wouldn't think I was the weird kid who spent time in the hospital. And I wouldn't make you nervous.
Shhh. I'm Mr. Anderson. And thanks to Teach for America, I'm going to be your teacher for freshman English. This semester, we're going to be learning Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Genius book. Now, who wants to get out of the first pop quiz?
I know you didn't, but look... I hate to be the one to break this, but there's history with Mary Elizabeth and Sam. Other guys. Things that have nothing to do with you. But... it's best if you stay away for awhile.
Charlie... this is Pony Tail Derek. I can handle him. Will you trust me? Please, don't tell mom and dad.
Are you kidding!? I love The Smiths! The best breakup band ever. What's your favorite song?
I'm sick of macho guys. And you looked really cute in your costume. So, what do you say?
I can't believe it. You of all people. I just can't believe you're my boyfriend.
Mary Elizabeth? Samantha told me that you got into Harvard. Congratulations.
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