Hot Rod
Hot Rod is listed as Autobot. An adolescent Autobot who later becomes Rodimus Prime. In the parsed data, Hot Rod is connected to 11 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
11 scenes / 9 dialogue lines25Scenes
24Characters
77Pages
8Dialogue samples
Save the Cat beat sheet
The Transformers: The Movie Save the Cat analysis
The story opens with the cosmic threat of Unicron consuming worlds and the Autobots scrambling to respond.
Open full beat sheetKey characters
Kup
Kup is listed as Autobot. A grizzled, old Autobot soldier. In the parsed data, Kup is connected to 10 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
10 scenes / 7 dialogue linesMegatron
Megatron is listed as Decepticon Leader. The treacherous leader of the Decepticons, later transformed into Galvatron. In the parsed data, Megatron is connected to 9 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
9 scenes / 18 dialogue linesUltra Magnus
Ultra Magnus is listed as Autobot Commander. The soldierly City Commander of Autobot City. In the parsed data, Ultra Magnus is connected to 8 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
8 scenes / 5 dialogue linesUnicron
Unicron is listed as Antagonist. A massive, metal, planet-sized entity that consumes worlds. In the parsed data, Unicron is connected to 8 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.
8 scenes / 4 dialogue linesSpringer
Springer is listed as Autobot. A muscular, bantering Autobot soldier. In the parsed data, Springer is connected to 7 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
7 scenes / 4 dialogue linesArcee
Arcee is listed as Autobot. A female Autobot warrior. In the parsed data, Arcee is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
7 scenes / 3 dialogue linesPerceptor
Perceptor is listed as Autobot. An Autobot scientist. In the parsed data, Perceptor is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 19.
7 scenes / 1 dialogue linesOptimus Prime
Optimus Prime is listed as Autobot Leader. The valiant leader of the Autobots. In the parsed data, Optimus Prime is connected to 6 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
6 scenes / 8 dialogue linesDaniel Witwicky
Daniel Witwicky is listed as Human. Spike's 12-year-old son. In the parsed data, Daniel Witwicky is connected to 5 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
5 scenes / 9 dialogue linesWreck-Gar
Wreck-Gar is listed as Junkion Leader. The leader of the Junkions. In the parsed data, Wreck-Gar is connected to 5 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
5 scenes / 5 dialogue linesStarscream
Starscream is listed as Decepticon. Megatron's ambitious second-in-command. In the parsed data, Starscream is connected to 5 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
5 scenes / 2 dialogue linesSpike Witwicky
Spike Witwicky is listed as Human. A 35-year-old human ally of the Autobots. In the parsed data, Spike Witwicky is connected to 4 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
4 scenes / 7 dialogue linesIronhide
Ironhide is listed as Autobot. A veteran Autobot soldier. In the parsed data, Ironhide is connected to 3 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 4 dialogue linesJazz
Jazz is listed as Autobot. An Autobot stationed on Moon Base 1. In the parsed data, Jazz is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesBumblebee
Bumblebee is listed as Autobot. An Autobot stationed on Moon Base 2. In the parsed data, Bumblebee is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesBlaster
Blaster is listed as Autobot. An Autobot communications officer. In the parsed data, Blaster is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 7.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesArblus
Arblus is listed as Survivor. A robotic creature destroyed by Unicron. In the parsed data, Arblus is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesCliffjumper
Cliffjumper is listed as Autobot. An Autobot soldier. In the parsed data, Cliffjumper is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesGrimlock
Grimlock is listed as Dinobot. The leader of the Dinobots. In the parsed data, Grimlock is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesWheelie
Wheelie is listed as Autobot. A feral Autobot survivor on Quintesson. In the parsed data, Wheelie is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesProwl
Prowl is listed as Autobot. An Autobot soldier. In the parsed data, Prowl is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesSoundwave
Soundwave is listed as Decepticon. A Decepticon communications officer. In the parsed data, Soundwave is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKranix
Kranix is listed as Survivor. A small robotic creature fleeing Unicron. In the parsed data, Kranix is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
1 scenes / 1 dialogue linesScene outline
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1. EXT. SPACE - UNKNOWN
A planet is consumed by a mysterious electronic mist.
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2. EXT. THE NEAR SIDE OF THE PLANET'S SURFACE - UNKNOWN
Kranix and Arblus attempt to flee the destruction of their planet.
Kranix, Arblus -
3. EXT. MOONS ORBITING CYBERTRON - UNKNOWN
The Autobots prepare to retake Cybertron from their secret moon bases.
Ironhide, Optimus Prime, Jazz, Bumblebee, Spike Witwicky -
4. INT. THE SHUTTLE - UNKNOWN
The shuttle launches from the moon.
Ironhide, Prowl, Optimus Prime, Cliffjumper -
5. EXT. SPACE - UNKNOWN
Megatron attacks the Autobot shuttle.
Ironhide, Prowl, Megatron, Starscream -
6. EXT. EARTH - UNKNOWN
Daniel and Hot Rod spot the damaged shuttle approaching Earth.
Daniel Witwicky, Hot Rod -
7. EXT. AUTOBOT CITY - UNKNOWN
The Decepticons launch a full-scale assault on Autobot City.
Hot Rod, Kup, Perceptor, Arcee, Springer, Ultra Magnus -
8. EXT. Autobot City - DAY
Optimus Prime and Megatron engage in a final, brutal battle while other Autobots and Decepticons fight around them.
Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Hot Rod, Kup, Perceptor -
9. INT. Autobot City - DAY
Optimus Prime dies after a final confrontation with Megatron, passing the Matrix to Ultra Magnus.
Optimus Prime, Hot Rod, Kup, Perceptor, Arcee, Ultra Magnus -
10. INT. Astrotrain - SPACE
Decepticons fight for leadership and jettison the weak, including Megatron.
Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave -
11. EXT. Surface of Unicron - SPACE
Unicron transforms Megatron into Galvatron.
Unicron, Megatron -
12. EXT. Space - UNKNOWN
Astrotrain and Decepticon jets pursue the Autobot shuttles through an asteroid field.
Arblus, Kup, Ultra Magnus, Megatron, Starscream -
13. INT. Dinobot Shuttle - UNKNOWN
Kup tells a story to the Dinobots while Hot Rod practices sparring.
Kup, Hot Rod, Grimlock, Wheelie, char_25, char_26 -
14. INT. Quintesson Courtroom - UNKNOWN
Kup and Hot Rod are on trial, escape their restraints, and fight off Sharkticons with the help of the Dinobots.
Kup, Hot Rod, Grimlock, Wheelie, Unicron -
15. EXT. Second Moon of Cybertron - UNKNOWN
Spike and Bumblebee attempt to destroy Unicron with explosives but fail.
Spike Witwicky, Bumblebee, Unicron -
16. EXT. Planet Junkion - UNKNOWN
The Autobots are attacked by Galvatron and the Decepticons; Ultra Magnus is destroyed.
Ultra Magnus, Arcee, Springer, Perceptor, Daniel Witwicky, Megatron -
17. EXT. Space - CONTINUOUS
Unicron attacks the Junkion cruiser, which is then torn in half by Unicron.
Unicron, Wreck-Gar -
18. INT. Crushed Junkion Ship - CONTINUOUS
The Junkions repair the ship while the Autobots watch.
Ultra Magnus, Perceptor, Wreck-Gar -
19. EXT. Space - CONTINUOUS
The Junkion ship halves act as independent ships and crash into Unicron's eye.
Unicron, Perceptor -
20. INT. Unicron's Head - CONTINUOUS
The ship crashes into Unicron's brain, scattering the Autobots.
Hot Rod, Kup, Springer, Daniel Witwicky, Arcee -
21. INT. Another Chamber - LATER
Hot Rod finds the Matrix and confronts Galvatron.
Hot Rod, Megatron, Unicron -
22. INT. Unicron's Stomach - CONTINUOUS
Daniel rescues Spike and the Autobots from the processing vat.
Daniel Witwicky, Spike Witwicky, Cliffjumper, Jazz, Bumblebee -
23. INT. Dark Cavern - CONTINUOUS
Hot Rod transforms into Rodimus Prime and defeats Galvatron.
Hot Rod, Megatron, Optimus Prime -
24. EXT. Space - CONTINUOUS
Unicron is destroyed by the power of the Matrix.
Hot Rod, Unicron -
25. EXT. Cybertron - MUCH LATER
The Autobots celebrate the end of the war.
Hot Rod, Arcee, Kup, Springer, Ultra Magnus, Wreck-Gar
Dialogue examples
You're an idiot, Starscream. Were we simply to wipe out that minuscule base, they could build another one. But when we slip by their security systems in their own ship and destroy Autobot city, the Autobots will be vanquished forever!
Congratulations Autobots, we've lost 'em at least for a while. So rest up. We'll refuel on the Junk Planet and work out our battle plan there.
Every time I look into this thing, my circuits sizzle. I'm tired of this waiting game, Prime. When are we gonna start bustin' Deceptichops?
Hey, Ironhide, tell my son, Daniel, I miss him, and tell him I'll be coming home as soon as we've kicked Megatron's tail across the galaxy.
Let this mark the end of the Cybertronian wars as we move forward to a new age of peace and happiness....
Yep, I remember the dust was so thick off Beta 4 had to use windshield wipers on your optic sensors....
Patented enamel resists fire, rain and corrosion. Five year warranty, satisfaction guaranteed.
Bring me the Autobot Matrix. It is the one thing - the only thing that can stand in my way.
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