Save the Cat rankings

TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE script analysis

TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

Lara Jean’s quiet life is upended when her secret love letters are mailed out, forcing her into a fake relationship with Peter to save face. Through the awkward arrangement, she discovers what she truly wants and navigates family tension, school drama, and her own feelings. Ultimately she confronts her fears and finds real love with Peter.

80 Save the Cat fit score 80% analysis confidence / 20 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

70%

Lara Jean is introduced reading romance novels at home, establishing her introspective, romantic world.

My family says I live too much in head.
2

Theme Stated

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 5% target

70%

Her family’s remark about living too much in her head hints at the theme of moving from fantasy into real connection.

My family says I live too much in head.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-4 / Pages 1-4 / 10% target

80%

We meet Lara Jean’s sisters, Josh, and the family dynamic as Margot heads off to college, establishing relationships and stakes.

It’s a plane ticket! I’m coming to Scotland!!
4

Catalyst

Scene 6 / Page 6 / 12% target

80%

Lara Jean crashes her car and Peter finds one of her love letters, triggering the major plot.

5

Debate

Scene 7 / Page 7 / 20% target

80%

After Peter confronts her about the letter, Lara Jean hesitates and impulsively kisses him to cover up, debating her next move.

No. I want you to know that I’m flattered but things with Gen and me are still up...
6

Break into Two

Scene 12 / Page 12 / 25% target

80%

Peter proposes they pretend to be a couple, marking Lara Jean’s step into the messy new world of fake dating.

What if we kept it up for awhile. Let people think we’re a couple. Not just Sanderson. Everybody.
7

B Story

Scene 8 / Page 8 / 30% target

70%

Lara Jean’s bond with Lucas in the girls’ bathroom subplot underscores her support network and self‐discovery.

I thought you might want this back. It seemed pretty personal.
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 10-16 / Pages 10-16 / 40% target

80%

A series of scenes shows the ups and downs of Lara Jean’s fake relationship with Peter, from diner dates to bleacher eavesdropping.

9

Midpoint

Scene 14 / Page 14 / 50% target

80%

Lara Jean formally agrees to the fake relationship, raising the stakes in her quest to make Gen jealous.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 16 / Page 16 / 65% target

80%

Gen and Peter’s public argument undercuts the plan, creating tension and threatening the ruse.

It’s like you don’t have any time for me anymore. All you do is hang out with her.
11

All Is Lost

Scene 18 / Page 18 / 75% target

80%

Lara Jean turns to Josh for support, realizing the fake relationship is complicating her real feelings.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 19 / Page 19 / 80% target

80%

In the car, Lara Jean confesses her insecurity and confusion, facing her emotional low point.

I guess I feel like, the more used to him I get - driving in his car, hanging...
13

Break into Three

Scene 20 / Page 20 / 85% target

80%

At school grounds, Lara Jean delivers the letter to Peter and decides to go after what she really wants.

14

Finale

Scene 20 / Page 20 / 95% target

80%

Lara Jean and Peter confess their true feelings and transition from fake dating to a genuine relationship.

15

Final Image

Scene 20 / Page 20 / 99% target

80%

The story ends with Lara Jean and Peter together, contrasting with her solitary opening image.