Screenplays of classic and contemporary films from different film industries across the world that you can learn from for free.
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2024’s Oscar-winning film for best adapted screenplay, American Fiction, is written and directed by Cord Jefferson. The film is based on the novel “Erasure” by Percival Everett The story is about a dejected novelist, Monk, who’s fed up with the publishing community that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes at […]
Movie scripts are the foundation upon which the entire filmmaking process is built. They outline the storyline, develop characters, and provide dialogue that actors bring to life on screen. For any aspiring screenwriter, scripts of released movies are an essential tool for education. A well-written script sets the tone, establishes the mood, and lays the […]
Released in 2006, Rang De Basanti, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, is a film that not only captured the hearts of audiences but also ignited a cultural and social revolution in India. The movie script, penned by Rensil D’Silva and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, serves as the narrative backbone for this cinematic journey. You can download […]
In modern Indian cinema, Gangs of Wasseypur, directed by Anurag Kashyap, stands as an epic tale that defies conventions and spans across generations. Released in two parts in 2012, the film unfolds a saga of crime, revenge, and the cyclical nature of violence in the town of Wasseypur. You can download the scripts of both […]
The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont, is a cinematic masterpiece that transcends genres, and has gained cult status among its fans and screenwriting students. Released in 1994, the film is an adaptation of Stephen King’s novella “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.”. You can download the script pdf at the end of this article. Some […]
One of Malayalam language’s (Mollywood) most hard-hitting films, Jallikattu, directed by Lijo Pellissery and written by S. Harish and R. Jayakumar, was released in 2017. It stands as a unique and visceral masterpiece that transcends conventional storytelling. The screenplay (available to download below) is a masterclass in telling thought provoking, visceral and metaphorical stories. Setting […]
Touted as one of the greatest shows of all time, Breaking Bad, created by Vince Gilligan, is a masterclass in writing. Having sustained for five seasons, it’s season finale, “Felina” is the sixteenth episode of the final season and sixty second overall. You can download the script of that episode below. Breaking Bad had taken […]
2024’s Oscar-winning film for best original screenplay, Anatomy of a Fall, is directed by Justine Triet and written by her and Arthur Harari. Disguised as a courtroom trial, Anatomy of a Fall is a domestic drama about relationships. The film follows the investigation and trial of a novelist wife charged with the death of her […]
2023’s indie breakout, Past Lives, written and directed by debutant Celine Song, is a semi-autobiographical romance drama that won an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay. The film is about two childhood friends (Nora and Hae Sung) who get separated after Nora’s family decides to emigrate to the USA. Decades later, they are reunited for […]
In 1997, James Cameron’s “Titanic” set sail into cinematic history, becoming a cultural phenomenon, one of the highest-grossing films of all time and winning 11 Academy Awards. Beyond the grandeur of the ship and the tragic love story, the film’s script played a pivotal role in capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide. You can download […]