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WALL-E poster

2008

WALL-E script

On a desolate Earth, the robot WALL-E discovers a plant and falls in love with the probe EVE, following her to the starliner Axiom where humanity lives. WALL-E and EVE present the plant to the Captain, who learns it is the key to returning to Earth, but the ship's autopilot, AUTO, attempts to prevent their return. The Captain overrides AUTO, initiating the journey back to Earth, during which WALL-E is severely damaged while saving the plant. Upon their return, EVE repairs WALL-E, restoring his memory, and humanity begins to re-establish life on their home planet.

Writer
Andrew Stanton & Pete Docter
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0910970
Script date
2008
59Scenes
10Characters
69Pages
8Dialogue samples

Save the Cat beat sheet

WALL-E Save the Cat analysis

A solitary robot on a desolate Earth discovers a mysterious plant and meets an advanced probe, EVE, sparking a journey from loneliness to heroism.

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Key characters

WALL-E

WALL-E is listed as Protagonist. A small, rusted, ancient service robot designed for trash compacting. In the parsed data, WALL-E is connected to 44 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 66 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.

44 scenes / 44 dialogue lines

EVE

EVE is listed as Protagonist. A sleek, white, egg-shaped probe robot with blue-lit eyes. In the parsed data, EVE is connected to 31 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.

31 scenes / 27 dialogue lines

Captain

Captain is listed as Supporting. The human captain of the Axiom, initially devolved and unmotivated. In the parsed data, Captain is connected to 11 scenes, 34 dialogue lines, 39 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.

11 scenes / 34 dialogue lines

AUTO

AUTO is listed as Antagonist. The ship's autopilot, a periscope-like robot with a single camera eye. In the parsed data, AUTO is connected to 9 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.

9 scenes / 9 dialogue lines

Cockroach

Cockroach is listed as Supporting. Wall-E's resilient insect companion. In the parsed data, Cockroach is connected to 9 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.

9 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Gopher

Gopher is listed as Supporting. A small robot with epaulet-like shoulders and a siren for a face. In the parsed data, Gopher is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 51.

6 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

M-O

M-O is listed as Supporting. A neurotic, roller-brush cleaning robot obsessed with foreign contaminants. In the parsed data, M-O is connected to 4 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.

4 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

BNL CEO

BNL CEO is listed as Supporting. The corporate leader of Buy N Large. In the parsed data, BNL CEO is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.

3 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Mary

Mary is listed as Supporting. A human passenger on the Axiom. In the parsed data, Mary is connected to 2 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.

2 scenes / 6 dialogue lines

John

John is listed as Supporting. A human passenger on the Axiom. In the parsed data, John is connected to 2 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 46.

2 scenes / 5 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. SPACE - NIGHT

    The camera pans through space towards a drab, polluted planet.

  2. 2. EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE - CONTINUOUS

    The camera descends onto the surface, revealing mountains of trash.

  3. 3. EXT. AVENUE OF TRASH - DAY

    WALL-E is introduced, working diligently to compact trash.

    WALL-E, Cockroach
  4. 4. EXT. AVENUES OF TRASH - DUSK

    WALL-E travels through the desolate landscape past BNL advertisements.

    WALL-E, Cockroach
  5. 5. EXT. DESERTED STREET - MOMENTS LATER

    WALL-E passes holographic billboards advertising the Axiom.

    WALL-E
  6. 6. INT. TRUCK - CONTINUOUS

    WALL-E returns home to his truck and organizes his collection.

    WALL-E
  7. 7. EXT. TRUCK - NIGHT

    WALL-E watches the stars before a sandstorm forces him inside.

    WALL-E, Cockroach
  8. 8. INT. TRUCK - SAME

    WALL-E and the cockroach sleep.

    WALL-E, Cockroach
  9. 9. INT. WALL-E'S TRUCK - NEXT MORNING

    WALL-E wakes up and prepares for the day.

    WALL-E
  10. 10. EXT. ROOF OF WALL-E'S TRUCK - DAY

    WALL-E recharges in the sun.

    WALL-E, Cockroach
  11. 11. EXT. WALL-E'S WORK SITE - THAT MORNING

    WALL-E works and discovers a plant.

    WALL-E, Cockroach
  12. 12. EXT. TRUCK - DUSK

    WALL-E is distracted by a laser dot.

    WALL-E
  13. 13. EXT. EMPTY BAY - CONTINUOUS

    A spaceship lands and deploys EVE.

    WALL-E, EVE
  14. 14. EXT. AVENUE OF TRASH - DAY

    EVE probes the area while WALL-E follows.

    WALL-E, EVE
  15. 15. EXT. TIRE DUMP - DAY

    EVE interacts with the cockroach and then spots WALL-E.

    WALL-E, EVE, Cockroach
  16. 16. INT. ABANDONED BNL SUPERSTORE - NEXT DAY

    WALL-E follows EVE through the store.

    WALL-E, EVE
  17. 17. EXT. BNL REFINERY - NIGHT

    WALL-E builds a sculpture of EVE.

    WALL-E, EVE
  18. 18. EXT. BNL REFINERY - NEXT MORNING

    EVE is unimpressed by the sculpture.

    WALL-E, EVE
  19. 19. EXT. DERELICT SHIPYARD - DUSK

    EVE gives up, and WALL-E approaches her.

    WALL-E, EVE
  20. 20. INT. TRUCK - MOMENTS LATER

    WALL-E shows EVE his collection.

    WALL-E, EVE
  21. 21. EXT. ROOF OF WALL-E'S TRUCK - DAY

    WALL-E tries to revive EVE.

    WALL-E, EVE
  22. 22. EXT. ROOF OF WALL-E'S TRUCK - NIGHT

    WALL-E gives up on reviving EVE.

    WALL-E, EVE
  23. 23. EXT. TRUCK - NEXT MORNING

    WALL-E leaves for work.

    WALL-E
  24. 24. EXT. WORK SITE - LATER

    WALL-E sees the spaceship returning.

    WALL-E
  25. 25. EXT. TRASH ALLEY - DAY

    WALL-E races back to his truck.

    WALL-E, Cockroach
  26. 26. EXT. TRUCK - DAY

    The spaceship takes EVE away.

    WALL-E, EVE
  27. 27. INT. RECON SHIP - CONTINUOUS

    EVE is stored in the ship.

    EVE
  28. 28. EXT. RECON SHIP - DAY

    Wall-E clings to the outside of the recon ship as it launches into space.

    WALL-E, Cockroach
  29. 29. EXT. SPACE - CONTINUOUS

    The recon ship breaks orbit and Wall-E experiences space for the first time.

    WALL-E, EVE
  30. 30. INT. DOCKING BAY - DAY

    The recon ship arrives at the Axiom and Wall-E navigates the cleaning robots.

    WALL-E, EVE, M-O, Gopher
  31. 31. INT. BRIDGE - DAY

    Wall-E reaches the bridge and witnesses the Captain learning about the plant.

    WALL-E, EVE, Captain, AUTO, Gopher, BNL CEO
  32. 32. INT. Axiom Bridge - DAY

    The Captain watches a video about returning to Earth while Wall-E and Eve reunite.

    Captain, WALL-E, EVE, AUTO, BNL CEO
  33. 33. INT. Lobby - MOMENTS LATER

    Eve and Wall-E are transported to the Repair Ward.

    EVE, WALL-E, Gopher
  34. 34. INT. Captain's Quarters - SAME

    The Captain analyzes the dirt and learns about Earth.

    Captain
  35. 35. EXT. Axiom/Captain's Quarters - SAME

    The Captain watches images of Earth from his window.

    Captain
  36. 36. INT. Robot Service Tunnel - CONTINUOUS

    M-O cleans the floor while Eve and Wall-E pass by.

    M-O
  37. 37. INT. Repair Ward - CONTINUOUS

    Eve and Wall-E are processed in the Repair Ward.

    WALL-E, EVE
  38. 38. EXT. Repair Ward/Robot Hallway - CONTINUOUS

    The robot mob escapes the Repair Ward.

    WALL-E, EVE
  39. 39. INT. Robot Service Tunnel - CONTINUOUS

    Stewards are activated to stop the rogue robots.

  40. 40. INT. Robot Hallways - CONTINUOUS

    The robot mob is blocked by stewards.

    WALL-E, EVE
  41. 41. INT. Axiom Elevator - MOMENTS LATER

    Eve and Wall-E ride the elevator.

    WALL-E, EVE
  42. 42. INT. Escape Pod Bay - CONTINUOUS

    Eve and Wall-E find an escape pod.

    WALL-E, EVE
  43. 43. INT. Escape Pod Bay #1 - CONTINUOUS

    Gopher deposits the plant in the escape pod.

    WALL-E, EVE, Gopher
  44. 44. INT. Escape Pod - CONTINUOUS

    Wall-E is trapped in the self-destructing pod.

    WALL-E
  45. 45. EXT. Space - CONTINUOUS

    Eve rescues Wall-E after the pod explodes.

    WALL-E, EVE
  46. 46. INT. Axiom's Observation Deck - SAME

    John and Mary notice Wall-E and Eve dancing.

    John, Mary
  47. 47. INT. Bridge - SAME

    Auto changes the ship's sky to night.

    AUTO
  48. 48. INT. Captain's Quarters - NIGHT

    The Captain continues his research on Earth.

    Captain, AUTO
  49. 49. INT. Captain's Quarters - NIGHT

    Auto shows the Captain images of Earth, then shuts off the screen. The Captain is annoyed and later asks the computer to define dancing.

    Captain, AUTO
  50. 50. EXT. Outside the Axiom - NIGHT

    Eve and Wall-E dance in space while the computer defines dancing. They then enter the ship through a hatch.

    WALL-E, EVE
  51. 51. INT. Lido Deck - NIGHT

    Passengers enjoy the pool until a lifeguard-bot is shorted out. Eve and Wall-E hide and plan to reach the bridge.

    WALL-E, EVE, John, Mary, Gopher
  52. 52. INT. Captain's Quarters - NIGHT

    The Captain plays with his model ship, Eve arrives with the plant, and they discover the truth about Earth via a secret message.

    EVE, Captain, AUTO, BNL CEO
  53. 53. INT. STORAGE CLOSET - MOMENTS LATER

    Eve locks a steward in a closet and escapes with Wall-E.

    EVE, WALL-E, Gopher
  54. 54. INT. BRIDGE - NIGHT

    Auto observes the rogue robots on the deck plan and activates the stewards.

    AUTO
  55. 55. INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS - NIGHT

    The Captain, trapped, sees the wanted image and decides to take action.

    Captain
  56. 56. INT. ROBOT SERVICE TUNNELS - NIGHT

    The Captain broadcasts a message to Eve and Wall-E to bring the plant to the Lido Deck.

    Captain, EVE, WALL-E
  57. 57. INT. BRIDGE - NIGHT

    The Captain confronts Auto and relieves him of duty.

    Captain, AUTO
  58. 58. INT. LIDO DECK - NIGHT

    Wall-E is crushed while saving the holo-detector, but the plant is verified.

    WALL-E, EVE, M-O
  59. 59. EXT. EARTH - DAY

    The Axiom returns to Earth and Wall-E is repaired.

    WALL-E, EVE, Captain, M-O

Dialogue examples

Now, due to the effects of micro-gravity, you and your passengers may have suffered some slight bone loss. But I'm sure a few laps around your ship's jogging track will get you back in shape in no time.

BNL CEO / Scene 32

Psssst! Hey! Hey! This is the Captain I'm locked in my room. Eve, Wall-E, bring the plant to the Lido Deck. I'll have activated the holo-detector. Now hurry! Auto's probably going to cut me off --

Captain / Scene 56

"Dancing" - A series of movements, involving two partners, where speed and rhythm match harmoniously with music.

AUTO / Scene 50

[Wall-E, what are you doing here?! You can't be here! You're going to get me in trouble!...]

EVE / Scene 32

Hey... I know that guy! It's, uh... Wall-E! Hey Wall-E! It's your buddy, John!

John / Scene 46

Well, let's open her up. Step One. Voice command, "Confirm Acquisition."

Captain / Scene 32

The probe must be defective. Gopher, send her to the Repair Ward.

Captain / Scene 32

Maybe we missed a step. Show me how you change the text again...

Captain / Scene 32

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