THE REVENANT script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A lone cottonwood leaf floating downriver establishes the film’s poetic and perilous tone.

Fitzgerald’s mocking of authority hints at themes of loyalty and betrayal.

Likely got a splinter. Can't figure what to do without Mama here to pull it out for him.

Introduces Glass, Captain Henry’s expedition, the Arikara attack, and the decision to head to Fort Union.

Glass is brutally attacked by a grizzly, upending his life and triggering the central ordeal.

Companions argue over whether to end Glass’s suffering or leave a guard, debating duty versus self-interest.

And riskin' gettin' us killed in the process. Proper thing would be to end it for him quick.

Henry departs, leaving Bridger and Fitzgerald alone with Glass, shifting into his struggle for survival and betrayal.

Glass’s relationship with the dying Arikara woman and subsequent Sioux tribe care serves as the emotional subplot.

Glass crawls, crafts supplies, fights wildlife, and survives traumatic wilderness trials.

Glass is captured, healed, and adopted by the Sioux—his new strength and purpose represent a false victory.

Fitzgerald and Bridger reach Fort Union; guilt and deceit deepen, and Glass contemplates returning to pursuit.

Fitzgerald empties the company safe and Bridger deserts; Glass learns he’s been doubly betrayed—supplies gone, no ally left.

Where's Fitzgerald and my rifle?

Glass mourns isolation in the bunkhouse and doubts his quest as Henry finally commits to pursue Fitzgerald with him.

Henry joins Glass; together they track Fitzgerald, marking the final push to confrontation.

They follow Fitzgerald’s trail, Henry is killed, and Glass prepares for his ultimate showdown.

Guess you would've been better off on your own.

Glass stands over the frozen river after killing Fitzgerald, echoing the solitary leaf motif and his transformed state.

I am Tatanka Wicasa! I have killed whites and I have killed Arikara and I have killed grizzly!...