Screenplay data
Melvin, reflecting on his own father's lack of romantic guidance, becomes obsessed with teaching his three-year-old son, Mike, how to court women. Melvin takes Mike to a department store for a wardrobe upgrade and instructs him on proper demeanor, but Mike's childish behavior frustrates him. At Mike's new preschool, Melvin attempts to guide his son in approaching girls, leading to a disastrous attempt with a girl named Sarah, prompting Melvin to scold Mike and tell him to act like a "bad boy." Melvin buys flowers for Mike to apologize to Sarah, but Mike gives them to a shy girl named Molly instead, which leads to Molly's mother, Mary, inviting Melvin and Mike to lunch.
Save the Cat beat sheet
A father, Melvin, reflects on his own upbringing and sets out to teach his son Mike the art of courting.
Open full beat sheetMelvin is listed as Protagonist. Thirty-two-year-old man, bespectacled, obsessed with teaching his son how to court women. In the parsed data, Melvin is connected to 13 scenes, 36 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
13 scenes / 36 dialogue linesMike is listed as Melvin's son. Three-year-old boy, bespectacled, often confused by his father's instructions. In the parsed data, Mike is connected to 12 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
12 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMolly is listed as Love interest. Three-year-old girl, shy, bespectacled, reads books. In the parsed data, Molly is connected to 5 scenes, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMary is listed as Molly's mother. Early thirties, attractive. In the parsed data, Mary is connected to 3 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
3 scenes / 8 dialogue linesSarah is listed as Child. Three-year-old girl, blonde, dressed in pink. In the parsed data, Sarah is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAlbert is listed as Melvin's father. Middle-aged man, Melvin's father. In the parsed data, Albert is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAmelie is listed as Child. Three-year-old girl, well-dressed. In the parsed data, Amelie is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 6.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBrittany is listed as Child. Four-year-old girl, described as bitchy. In the parsed data, Brittany is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 6.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesCorinne is listed as Melvin's mother. Vulgar, morbidly obese woman. In the parsed data, Corinne is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 1.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesFlorist is listed as Shop employee. Sells flowers to Melvin. In the parsed data, Florist is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 8.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesTailor is listed as Shop employee. Works at the department store. In the parsed data, Tailor is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 3.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAlbert feeds a young Melvin while Adult Melvin reflects on his father's lack of romantic guidance, contrasted with his mother Corinne's behavior.
Melvin, Albert, CorinneMelvin tells his son Mike that he will teach him everything about courting women.
Melvin, MikeMelvin takes Mike to a tailor to upgrade his wardrobe.
Melvin, Mike, TailorMelvin instructs Mike on how to carry himself, but gets frustrated when Mike picks his nose.
Melvin, MikeMelvin and Mike arrive at a new preschool.
Melvin, MikeMelvin evaluates potential girls for Mike to approach, leading to a disastrous attempt with Sarah.
Melvin, Mike, Molly, Brittany, Amelie, SarahMelvin scolds Mike and tells him to act like a bad boy.
Melvin, MikeMelvin buys flowers for Mike to apologize to Sarah.
Melvin, Mike, FloristMike gives the flowers to Molly instead of Sarah.
Melvin, Mike, Molly, SarahMary approaches Melvin and Mike, inviting them to lunch.
Melvin, Mike, Molly, MaryThe group eats lunch together.
Melvin, Mike, Molly, MaryMelvin attempts to hit on Mary, causing her to leave.
Melvin, Mike, Molly, MaryMike comforts Melvin with flowers, and Melvin praises him.
Melvin, MikeHere's what I'm going to do, son. I'll give it to you straight. I'm not going to fill your head with stories about fictitious characters like Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny or God. There's only one thing you need to worry about in this life and that's women. And I'm going to teach you everything I know about the art of meeting, courting and seducing 'em. Don't worry about anything else, there's nothing more important. Reading, writing, toilet training you can learn later in life.
We're going to lunch at the cafe on the corner. Would you and Mike like to join us?
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