Produced Screenplays
Check out our links to FREE downloadable screenplays. Here you will find some of the best of current and classic scripts. Reading produced screenplays is an excellent way to improve your own craft. See what it takes to get your script made into a movie!
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2007 Margo at the Wedding Noah Baumbach
Genre: Independent, Indie Comedies, Dark Humor & Black Comedies, Indie Dramas, Paramount Home Entertainment
Synopsis: When acid-tongued writer Margot (Nicole Kidman) arrives to attend estranged sister Pauline's (Jennifer Jason Leigh) wedding, she quickly takes a disliking to Pauline's artist fiancé (Jack Black). Now, Margot's caustic comments threaten to undo the siblings' relationship as well as the upcoming nuptials. Oscar-nominated writer-director Noah Baumbach helms this wry comedy exploring the often infuriating but enduring connections of family.
Actors: Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jack Black, Flora Cross, Halley Feiffer, Ciarán Hinds, John Turturro, Barbara Turner, Michael Medeiros
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1999 The Matrix Larry and Andy Wachowski
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi Thrillers, Action Thrillers, Blockbusters, Martial Arts, Blu-ray, Warner Home Video
Synopsis: In this complex story that aspires to mythology, a computer hacker (Keanu Reeves) searches for the truth behind the mysterious force known as the Matrix. He finds his answer with a group of strangers led by the charismatic Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne). What they encounter in confronting that truth makes for a lightning-paced, eye-popping thrill ride of a movie that cleverly combines sociopolitical commentary with cutting-edge special effects.
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano, Gloria Foster, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, Anthony Ray Parker, Paul Goddard
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2008 Max Payne Beau Michael Thorne
Genre: Action & Adventure, Crime Action, Crime Thrillers, Action Thrillers, Fox Home Entertainment, Blu-ray
Synopsis: Mark Wahlberg stars as title character Max Payne in this gritty noir crime thriller that centers on an undercover New York City DEA agent (Mila Kunis) who teams up with a female assassin to avenge the murder of her family. Filmmaker John Moore directs this big-screen video game adaptation with supporting performances from Beau Bridges, Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, Chris O'Donnell and Donal Logue.
Actors: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Ludacris, Beau Bridges, Chris O'Donnell, Donal Logue, Kate Burton
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2009 The Men Who Stare At Goats Peter Straughan
Genre: Comedy, Screwball, Blu-ray
Synopsis: Journalist Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) latches onto an unbelievable story in Iraq when he meets Lyn Cassady (George Clooney), a man of mysterious origins who reveals he was a "warrior monk" trained by the U.S. Army to develop psychic powers. Jeff Bridges co-stars as Lyn's mentor, the man who dreamed up the top-secret operation. Kevin Spacey and Rebecca Mader co-star in this Grant Heslov-helmed wild spoof.
Actors: George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, Robert Patrick, Stephen Lang, Stephen Root, Glenn Morshower, Waleed Zuaiter, Rebecca Mader, Nick Offerman
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2008 The Messenger Alessandro Camon & Oren Moverman
Genre: Drama, Military & War Dramas, Romantic Dramas, Blu-ray
Synopsis: An injured U.S. soldier, Sgt. Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), is paired up with by-the-book Capt. Tony Stone (Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson) to notify families of killed soldiers -- a job that bonds them as they suss out different views on serving America. At odds at first, the two find common ground while facing life's variety of battles. Oren Moverman directs this poignant military tale that co-stars Samantha Morton and Jena Malone.
Actors: Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Samantha Morton, Jena Malone, Eamonn Walker, Yaya DaCosta, Steve Buscemi, Peter Francis James, Paul Diomede, Lisa Joyce
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2007 Michael Clayton Tony Gilroy
Genre: Thrillers, Crime Thrillers, Courtroom Dramas, Blu-ray, Warner Home Video
Synopsis: Screenwriter Tony Gilroy makes his directorial debut with this dramatic thriller about burned-out corporate lawyer Michael Clayton (George Clooney), who's built a career on cleaning up his clients' messes. When a guilt-ridden colleague (Tom Wilkinson) threatens the settlement of a multimillion-dollar case, Clayton faces his biggest challenge ever. Tilda Swinton (with her first Oscar win), Sydney Pollack and Michael O'Keefe round out the impressive cast.
Actors: George Clooney, Tom Wilkinson, Tilda Swinton, Sydney Pollack, Jennifer Ehle, Ken Howard, Michael O'Keefe, Denis O'Hare, Robert Prescott, Sean Cullen, Merritt Wever, David Lansbury, Bill Raymond, David Zayas
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1988 Midnight Run George Gallo
Genre: Comedy, Action Comedies, Crime Action, Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Synopsis: Jack Walsh (Robert De Niro) is an ex-cop turned bounty hunter who's offered $100,000 to transport prisoner Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas (Charles Grodin) -- an accountant who embezzled millions from the mob -- from New York to Los Angeles. But the FBI is after The Duke to testify against the mob, and the mob's put out a hit on him. Can Walsh deliver the neurotic accountant to L.A. on time -- and alive? It'll be one heck of a cross-country ride!
Actors: Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton, Dennis Farina, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Foronjy, Robert Miranda, Jack Kehoe, Philip Baker Hall
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2008 Milk Dustin Lance Black
Genre: Drama, Biographies, Political Dramas, Gay & Lesbian, Gay & Lesbian Dramas, Indie Dramas, Social Issue Dramas, Period Pieces, 20th Century Period Pieces, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Blu-ray
Synopsis: Sean Penn (in an Oscar-winning role) stars in this fact-based drama about Harvey Milk, the openly gay activist and San Francisco politician who was murdered along with Mayor George Moscone (Victor Garber) by disgruntled city supervisor Dan White (Josh Brolin) in 1978. Emile Hirsch, James Franco and Diego Luna co-star in director Gus Van Sant's compelling biopic, which also earned Oscar nods for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor (Brolin).
Actors: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, James Franco, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna, Brandon Boyce, Denis O'Hare, Alison Pill, Victor Garber, Carol Ruth Silver
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2004 Million Dollar Baby Paul Haggis
Genre: Drama, Tearjerkers, Boxing, Sports Stories, Women In Sports, Sports Dramas, Blu-ray, Warner Home Video
Synopsis: This multiple Oscar winner follows a determined young athlete who, through her sheer determination, awakens a long-lost fire within two aging boxers. Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood) isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank) to enter his life. Maggie's determined to go pro, and she eventually convinces Dunn and his cohort (Morgan Freeman) to help her get to the top.
Actors: Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel, Mike Colter, Lucia Rijker, Brian O'Byrne, Anthony Mackie, Margo Martindale, Riki Lindhome, Michael Peña, Benito Martinez, Bruce MacVittie
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1990 Misery William Goldman
Genre: Thrillers, Psychological Thrillers, Suspense, Dark Humor & Black Comedies, Dramas Based on Bestsellers, Dramas Based on the Book, Warner Home Video
Synopsis: In this creepy thriller based on Stephen King's book, Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates) rescues her idol, romance novelist Paul Sheldon (James Caan), after a horrible car accident. But she morphs from nurturing caregiver to sadistic jailer upon discovering that Sheldon plans to kill off his literary heroine, Misery, in his next volume. Bates's disturbing performance as the psychotic Annie netted her a Best Actress Oscar.
Actors: James Caan, Kathy Bates, Lauren Bacall, Frances Sternhagen, Richard Farnsworth
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