Screenplay data
Four suburban friends, Doug, Bob, Woody, and Dudley, feeling unfulfilled in their lives, decide to embark on a cross-country motorcycle trip to Daytona, calling themselves the Wild Hogs. During their journey, they encounter the intimidating Hells Angels biker gang at a bar, where Woody secretly sabotages the Hells Angels' bikes after a tense confrontation. The Wild Hogs then arrive in the small town of Lucas, Kansas, where they are hailed as heroes for inadvertently causing the Hells Angels' bar to burn down. The Hells Angels track the Wild Hogs to Lucas, leading to a standoff where the Wild Hogs, with the help of the townspeople, confront the gang and defeat them in a brawl. Having found renewed confidence and purpose, the Wild Hogs decide to continue their adventure, riding off towards San Francisco.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Four middle-aged friends feeling stuck in their routines decide to embark on a motorcycle road trip.
Open full beat sheetDoug Matthews is listed as Dentist / Protagonist. Handsome, mid-40s, feeling trapped by his responsible, suburban life. In the parsed data, Doug Matthews is connected to 50 scenes, 52 dialogue lines, 52 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
50 scenes / 52 dialogue linesBob Levenstein is listed as Writer / Protagonist. Mid-40s, gawky, wimpish, dominated by his wife and daughters. In the parsed data, Bob Levenstein is connected to 39 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
39 scenes / 12 dialogue linesWoody Stevens is listed as Investment Executive / Protagonist. Mid-40s, handsome, shifty eyes, hiding a failing life behind a facade of success. In the parsed data, Woody Stevens is connected to 35 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
35 scenes / 16 dialogue linesDudley Frank is listed as Computer Programmer / Protagonist. Late 30s, odd-looking, curly-haired, socially awkward, lonely. In the parsed data, Dudley Frank is connected to 34 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 59.
34 scenes / 7 dialogue linesJack is listed as Hells Angels Leader. Intimidating, violent, leader of the biker gang. In the parsed data, Jack is connected to 12 scenes, 28 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
12 scenes / 28 dialogue linesCharley Baskins is listed as Sheriff of Lucas. Small-town sheriff, initially timid, eventually stands up to the gang. In the parsed data, Charley Baskins is connected to 12 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
12 scenes / 19 dialogue linesKelly Matthews is listed as Doug's Wife. Attractive, patient, wants her husband to find his spark again. In the parsed data, Kelly Matthews is connected to 7 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
7 scenes / 7 dialogue linesMaggie is listed as Diner Waitress. Pretty, sweet, small-town girl, Dudley's love interest. In the parsed data, Maggie is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 41.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKaren Levenstein is listed as Bob's Wife. Attractive, harsh, career-focused, dominates Bob. In the parsed data, Karen Levenstein is connected to 3 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
3 scenes / 5 dialogue lineschar_11 is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_11 is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 49.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue lineschar_12 is identified from the parsed character and dialogue data. In the parsed data, char_12 is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 49.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDoug eats breakfast with his son Billy and wife Kelly, discussing his dental career and the upcoming anniversary party.
Doug Matthews, Kelly MatthewsDoug drives Billy to school, reminiscing about his past car and bonding with his son.
Doug MatthewsDoug and Billy wait at a red light while listening to music.
Doug MatthewsBob is interrupted by his wife Karen while trying to work.
Bob Levenstein, Karen LevensteinBob deals with his daughters and his wife's demands.
Bob Levenstein, Karen LevensteinBob drives his daughter to ballet while shirtless.
Bob LevensteinBob embarrasses himself by wearing a pink hoodie at his daughter's dance class.
Bob LevensteinWoody argues with a business associate over the phone.
Woody StevensWoody yells at a neighborhood boy for his leaf-raking prices.
Woody StevensDudley struggles with his computer's voice command system.
Dudley FrankDoug receives a call from Kelly while at work.
Doug Matthews, Kelly MatthewsDoug pretends to be busy with a patient emergency.
Doug MatthewsDoug tries to impress Billy and his friends with basketball skills but fails.
Doug MatthewsDoug decides to go meet his friends for a beer.
Doug Matthews, Kelly MatthewsDoug reveals his secret biker gear.
Doug MatthewsDoug rides out on his Harley.
Doug MatthewsBob joins Doug on his motorcycle.
Doug Matthews, Bob LevensteinWoody joins the group on his motorcycle.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody StevensDudley has an accident with his garage door.
Dudley FrankThe group rides together with Dudley riding on the back of Woody's bike.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe group arrives at a biker bar.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe group discusses their upcoming trip to Daytona.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankDoug attends his anniversary party.
Doug Matthews, Kelly MatthewsDoug and Kelly host a party; Doug feels insecure about his age and identity during a toast from Roger.
Doug Matthews, Kelly Matthews, Charley BaskinsDoug is treated for a panic attack and discusses his mid-life crisis with Kelly and Bob.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Kelly MatthewsThe four friends meet to start their motorcycle trip and discard their cell phones.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe group camps for the night; Dudley accidentally burns the tent with gas.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe group goes swimming in a spring, only to be interrupted by a family and the highway patrolman.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, Charley BaskinsThe Wild Hogs are interrupted by a Highway Patrolman while at a spring, causing them to flee.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe guys stop at a bar and admire the motorcycles.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe Wild Hogs encounter the Hells Angels.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, JackJack reveals the trade is for a junked bike and threatens the group.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, JackThe group debates turning back.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankWoody sabotages the Hells Angels' bikes.
Woody StevensWoody returns and lies to the group about the bikers' reaction.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe bikers realize the Wild Hogs have passed and prepare to chase them.
JackThe bikers' bikes fail and the bar catches fire.
JackThe group stops at a motel.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe group argues about continuing the ride.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe group rides into Lucas, Kansas.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe diner owner watches the group arrive.
MaggieThe Wild Hogs eat at the diner.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, MaggieA Hells Angel enters the diner and confronts the group.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankThe group meets the Sheriff.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, Charley BaskinsCharley thanks the guys for standing up to the bikers, Bob accidentally breaks a parking sign, and Charley invites them to stay at the hotel.
Charley Baskins, Doug Matthews, Bob LevensteinCharley shows the guys his hidden police bike and explains the Hells Angels problem.
Charley Baskins, Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankJack and the Hells Angels prepare to ride to Lucas to confront the Wild Hogs.
Jack, char_10The guys enjoy the block party and Dudley meets Maggie.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, MaggieThe guys meet the Dooble brothers and discuss the local 'slap the bull' tradition.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Charley Baskins, char_11, char_12The guys attempt to slap the bull, resulting in chaos.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Charley Baskins, char_11, char_12The guys return to the square, hide in a port-o-potty from the Hells Angels, and get covered in waste.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, Jack, Charley BaskinsDoug, Dudley, Charley, Buck, and Earl watch the Hells Angels from the police station.
Doug Matthews, Dudley Frank, Charley BaskinsJack and the Hells Angels taunt the Wild Hogs from the diner.
JackThe group argues in the police station, leading to Charley and Earl leaving.
Doug Matthews, Dudley Frank, Charley BaskinsDoug, Bob, and Dudley discuss their next move.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Dudley FrankDoug talks to Bud about life and risk.
Doug MatthewsDoug and Woody reconcile.
Doug Matthews, Woody StevensDudley and Maggie share a moment.
Dudley Frank, MaggieDudley tries to negotiate with the Hells Angels and gets captured.
Dudley Frank, JackThe group realizes Dudley is missing and receives a call from Jack.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, Jack, MaggieDoug rallies the group to rescue Dudley.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody StevensThe Wild Hogs confront the Hells Angels.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, JackThe Wild Hogs confront the Hells Angels to rescue Dudley, leading to a challenge for a one-on-one fight between Doug and Jack.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, JackThe fight between Doug and Jack takes place, ending with the townspeople intervening.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, Jack, Charley BaskinsThe Wild Hogs prepare to leave; Bob stands up to Karen, and the group decides to ride to San Francisco.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley Frank, Kelly Matthews, Karen LevensteinThe group rides down the highway singing together.
Doug Matthews, Bob Levenstein, Woody Stevens, Dudley FrankWe're not going to play your games. We're all adults, here. It's not highschool. I'm sorry your bar got burned down, and we'll be glad to help you get it rebuilt, but we're done being bullied by you. Now give us back Dudley, and get out of this town.
The point is, from now on you need to treat Lucas with kindness and respect. And when you do, you'll be treated the same. And if you don't... Then I guess we'll keep... shooting you. Got it?
--Karen! Listen to me. This is My vacation and if I want to ride on with my friends, well that's what I'm going to do! And if you have a problem with that, well... Tough shit!
I've lost everything. The firm fired me, Claudia left me... It's all gone. My whole life is gone. I don't even have enough money to get my lawn raked anymore.
It's a our 10th anniversary, Doug. Its going to be a nice party with nice food and nice music. And wings have carbs, so you can't eat them anyway.
You know what? I was just going to pulverize your friend, here. But now I'm pissed off. You're all going to get hurt. Hells Angels style. Guys!
Hey-- we should probably share the credit. I mean, I just basically kicked that guy's ass. Man! You know how good that felt!? Yeah!
We're not calling the Highway patrol. We're not gathering ten thousand dollars. We're going over there and getting our friend back.
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