Screenplay data
Lonely widower Carl Fredricksen flies his house to Paradise Falls with Wilderness Explorer Russell, encountering a rare bird named Kevin and a talking dog named Dug, all while being pursued by Carl's childhood hero, the disgraced explorer Charles Muntz. Muntz, obsessed with capturing Kevin, confronts Carl and Russell, leading Carl to initially prioritize his house over saving Kevin, causing a rift with Russell. Inspired by a message from his late wife, Carl realizes the true adventure was their life together and returns to rescue Russell and Kevin from Muntz. Carl, Russell, and Dug defeat Muntz in an aerial battle, sacrificing the house to save Kevin, and Carl returns home with Russell and Dug, forming a new family.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Carl Fredricksen’s lifelong dream of adventure is kindled in childhood and resurfaces after his wife’s passing.
Open full beat sheetCarl Fredricksen is listed as Protagonist. An elderly, grumpy widower who fulfills his late wife's dream of traveling to Paradise Falls. In the parsed data, Carl Fredricksen is connected to 61 scenes, 157 dialogue lines, 158 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
61 scenes / 157 dialogue linesRussell is listed as Deuteragonist. An 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer who accidentally joins Carl on his journey. In the parsed data, Russell is connected to 44 scenes, 136 dialogue lines, 151 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
44 scenes / 136 dialogue linesDug is listed as Supporting. A golden retriever with a high-tech collar that allows him to speak. In the parsed data, Dug is connected to 15 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 45 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
15 scenes / 33 dialogue linesAlpha is listed as Antagonist henchman. Muntz's lead Doberman Pinscher. In the parsed data, Alpha is connected to 15 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
15 scenes / 17 dialogue linesCharles Muntz is listed as Antagonist. A famous explorer who has become obsessed with capturing the Monster of Paradise Falls. In the parsed data, Charles Muntz is connected to 10 scenes, 47 dialogue lines, 51 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
10 scenes / 47 dialogue linesKevin is listed as Supporting. A giant, multicolored, flightless bird native to Paradise Falls. In the parsed data, Kevin is connected to 10 scenes, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.
10 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBeta is listed as Antagonist henchman. A Rottweiler working for Muntz. In the parsed data, Beta is connected to 9 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
9 scenes / 8 dialogue linesGamma is listed as Antagonist henchman. A bulldog working for Muntz. In the parsed data, Gamma is connected to 9 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
9 scenes / 7 dialogue linesEllie Fredricksen is listed as Carl's late wife. Adventurous, energetic, and Carl's childhood sweetheart. In the parsed data, Ellie Fredricksen is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesYoung Carl watches a newsreel about his idol, Charles Muntz, and his expedition to Paradise Falls.
Carl FredricksenYoung Carl plays explorer and meets young Ellie in a dilapidated house.
Carl Fredricksen, Ellie FredricksenEllie visits Carl to show him her Adventure Book and they bond over their dream of going to Paradise Falls.
Carl Fredricksen, Ellie FredricksenCarl deals with construction workers and meets Russell, a Wilderness Explorer.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellCarl tricks Russell into hunting a fake snipe to get him out of the way.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellA construction truck crashes into Ellie's mailbox, leading to a confrontation.
Carl FredricksenCarl retreats into his house after the incident.
Carl FredricksenCarl waits for his court appearance.
Carl FredricksenCarl enters the courtroom.
Carl FredricksenOfficer Edith drops Carl off at home.
Carl FredricksenCarl is alone in his house.
Carl FredricksenCarl finds Ellie's Adventure Book.
Carl FredricksenCarl looks through the Adventure Book.
Carl FredricksenLights are on inside the house.
Carl prepares to leave, then launches his house with balloons.
Carl FredricksenThe house floats past an apartment.
The house drifts over the town.
Carl FredricksenCarl navigates the house.
Carl FredricksenCarl steers the house.
Carl FredricksenCarl kisses a photo of Ellie.
Carl FredricksenThe house drifts through clouds.
Carl hears a knock at the door.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellCarl lets Russell inside.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellRussell explores the floating house.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellRussell and Carl look out the window.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellCarl tries to cut balloon strings.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellA storm approaches.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellThe house is tossed in the storm.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellThe house is lost in the storm.
Carl wakes up after the storm.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellCarl checks their location.
Carl FredricksenThe house floats above clouds.
Russell loses the GPS unit.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellThe GPS unit falls.
Carl prepares to get Russell home.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellThe house descends.
Carl and Russell approach the ground.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellThe house crashes.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellCarl and Russell see Paradise Falls.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellRussell climbs Carl.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellRussell suggests walking the house.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellThey begin walking the house.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellHunters chase a bird.
Alpha, Beta, GammaCarl and Russell travel through the jungle.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellRussell finds the bird.
Russell, KevinCarl meets the bird.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, KevinCarl and Russell encounter a giant bird, which Russell names Kevin.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, KevinCarl and Russell pull the house through the mist and encounter a talking dog named Dug.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, DugAlpha, Beta, and Gamma track the bird and communicate with Dug.
Dug, Alpha, Beta, GammaCarl attempts to get rid of Dug and the bird.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Dug, KevinCarl and Russell camp out and discuss their personal lives.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellThe group discovers Kevin is a mother and the dogs arrive to capture them.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Dug, Kevin, Alpha, BetaThe dogs lead Carl and Russell to a massive cave.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Alpha, Beta, GammaAlpha leads Carl and Russell through a canyon while dogs patrol the area.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, AlphaCarl and Russell encounter Charles Muntz at his cave entrance.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Charles Muntz, Dug, AlphaCarl and Russell explore the cave and see the Spirit of Adventure.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Charles Muntz, Dug, Alpha, BetaDug is left behind with the Cone of Shame.
Dug, Alpha, Beta, GammaMuntz shows Carl and Russell his collection of artifacts.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Charles Muntz, AlphaMuntz hosts dinner for Carl and Russell while revealing his obsession with the bird.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Charles Muntz, AlphaCarl and Russell attempt to escape the cave.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Dug, Alpha, Beta, GammaThe group escapes across the chasm.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Dug, Kevin, AlphaMuntz discovers Dug's location.
Charles Muntz, Beta, GammaCarl and Russell hide while traveling to the labyrinth.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Dug, KevinMuntz captures Kevin.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Charles Muntz, Kevin, AlphaThe house is damaged by fire.
Carl FredricksenCarl and Russell reach Paradise Falls.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellCarl discovers Ellie's message.
Carl FredricksenRussell leaves to save Kevin.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellCarl finds Dug hiding under the porch and welcomes him as his dog.
Carl Fredricksen, DugRussell is captured by Muntz's dogs and brought to Muntz.
Russell, Charles Muntz, Alpha, Beta, GammaCarl fights Muntz to rescue Kevin.
Carl Fredricksen, Charles Muntz, Dug, KevinDug defeats Alpha using a radar shade.
Dug, AlphaCarl, Russell, and Dug escape with Kevin while Muntz falls.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, Charles Muntz, Dug, KevinCarl awards Russell the Ellie Badge.
Carl Fredricksen, RussellCarl and Russell eat ice cream and watch cars.
Carl Fredricksen, Russell, DugBeautiful, isn't it? I've spent a lifetime tracking it. Sometimes years go by between sightings... I've tried to smoke it out of that deathly labyrinth where it lives... Can't go in after it. Once in, there's no way out. Lost so many dogs...
Huh. This is fun already, isn't it? By the time we get there, you're gonna feel so assisted... Oh, Mr. Fredricksen, if we happen to get separated, use the Wilderness Explorer call. Caw caw, raaar!!
I am a great tracker. My pack sent me on a special mission all by myself. Have you seen a bird? I want to find one and I have been on the scent. I am a great tracker, did I mention that?
Do not mention Dug to me at this time. His fool's errand will keep him most occupied, most occupied indeed. Ha ha ha. Do you not agree with that which I am saying to you now?
I am nobody's master, got it? I don't want you here, ...and I don't want you here. I'm stuck with you. And if you two don't clear out of here by the time I count to three-
Russell, for assisting the elderly, and for performing above and beyond the call of duty, I would like to award you the highest honor I can bestow: The Ellie Badge.
Wow! This is great! You should try this, Mr. Fredricksen! Look, there's a bus that could take me home two blocks away! Hey, I can see your house from here!
Bird. Beady eyes. Every night it sneaks in my yard and gobbles my poor azaleas. I'm elderly and infirm. I can't catch it. If only someone could help me...
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