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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2000 The Patriot Robert Rodat
Genre: Drama, Military & War Dramas, Pre-20th Century Period Pieces, Period Pieces, Blu-ray, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Synopsis: Widower Benjamin Martin (Mel Gibson) wants nothing more than to live in peace and farm his land. But when a cruel British officer (Jason Isaacs) brings the American Revolution to Benjamin's door and threatens what he cherishes most, the former war hero is forced to take action. With the help of his son (Heath Ledger), Benjamin becomes a feared militia leader. But before he can defeat the British, he must win a battle within himself.
Actors: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Tchéky Karyo, Chris Cooper, Rene Auberjonois, Tom Wilkinson, Lisa Brenner, Donal Logue, Leon Rippy, Adam Baldwin, Jay Arlen Jones
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2009 A Perfect Getaway David Twohy
Genre: Thrillers, Action Thrillers, Blu-ray
Synopsis: Newlyweds Cliff (Steve Zahn) and Cydney (Milla Jovovich) are enjoying a perfect honeymoon in Hawaii -- until they run into a pair of menacing hikers, Nick (Timothy Olyphant) and Gina (Kiele Sanchez). As it turns out, the two are dangerous killers who begin stalking the not-so-happy couple. David Twohy wrote and directed this action-packed thriller, which co-stars Marley Shelton, Katie Chonacas and Chris Hemsworth.
Actors: Milla Jovovich, Timothy Olyphant, Marley Shelton, Steve Zahn, Kiele Sanchez, Chris Hemsworth, Katie Chonacas, Dale Dickey, Travis Willingham, Wendy Braun
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2002 The Pianist Ronald Harwood
Genre: Drama, Period Pieces, Biographies, Indie Dramas, 20th Century Period Pieces, Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Synopsis: Famed Polish concert pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman (Adrien Brody, who won an Oscar for the role) struggles to survive the onslaught of Nazi tyranny during World War II in this autobiographical film. Already lauded at the time for his talents as a musician, Szpilman spent those years holed up in Warsaw, subsisting on scraps of food and barely able to stay alive. Grace comes in the form of a second chance -- at music, at freedom, at life.
Actors: Adrien Brody, Emilia Fox, Michal Zebrowski, Ed Stoppard, Maureen Lipman, Frank Finlay, Jessica Kate Meyer, Julia Rayner, Wanja Mues, Richard Ridings, Daniel Caltagirone, Thomas Kretschmann, Ruth Platt, Valentine Pelka
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2003 Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio
Genre: Action & Adventure, Adventures, Super Swashbucklers, Action Comedies, Blu-ray, Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Synopsis: Flamboyant pirate Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp, in an Oscar-nominated performance), steals the show as a charming, carefree 17th century pirate who roams the Caribbean sea. When a rival pirate (Geoffrey Rush) pillages the village of Port Royal and kidnaps the governor's (Jonathan Pryce) daughter, Elizabeth (Keira Knightley), Jack decides to help Elizabeth's love, Will (Orlando Bloom), save her. Of course, the mission isn't quite that simple. …
Actors: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Jonathan Pryce, Lee Arenberg, Mackenzie Crook, Damian O'Hare, Giles New, Kevin McNally, Zoe Saldana, Trevor Goddard
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1982 Poltergeist Steven Speilberg
Genre: Horror, Supernatural Horror, Cult Horror, Suspense, Blu-ray, Warner Home Video
Synopsis: A high-voltage spectacle boasting impressive (for the time) special effects, Poltergeist is a must-see horror classic. Life is very pleasant for the close-knit Freeling family until a host of otherworldy forces invades their peaceful suburban home. Before long, their house is transformed into a swirling supernatural sideshow -- all centered around their angelic young daughter, Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke).
Actors: Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Heather O'Rourke, Oliver Robins
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1984 The Pope of Greenwich Village Vincent Patrick
Genre: Comedy, Action Comedies, Crime Action
Synopsis: When he loses his job, his wife and his kid, regular-guy Charlie (Mickey Rourke) is at the end of his rope. But his no-good cousin Paulie (Eric Roberts) offers him hope -- in the form of a plan to steal $150,000 and place a bet on a sure-to-win horse. But the caper goes haywire and puts the duo at odds with the local Mafia boss and the New York City police. Vincent Patrick pens the script, which is based on his own novel. Daryl Hannah co-stars.
Actors: Eric Roberts, Mickey Rourke, Daryl Hannah, Geraldine Page
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2008 Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire Geoffrey Fletcher
Genre: Drama, Indie Dramas, Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature, Blu-ray
Synopsis: Abused by her mother (a riveting Mo'Nique) and pregnant by her father, illiterate Harlem high schooler Clareece "Precious" Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) has an unexpected chance at a different life when she enrolls in an alternative school. Teacher Ms. Rain (Paula Patton) encourages her, but Precious must battle overwhelming barriers everywhere in her life. Lee Daniels directs his drama that features a cameo by Mariah Carey as Precious's social worker.
Actors: Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Gabourey Sidibe, Sherri Shepherd, Nealla Gordon, Stephanie Andujar, Amina Robinson, Xosha Roquemore
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1987 Predator Jim Thomas and John Thomas
Genre: Action & Adventure, Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi Horror, Alien Sci-Fi, Blu-ray, Fox Home Entertainment
Synopsis: Two real-life governors -- Arnold Schwarzenegger (Dutch) and Jesse Ventura (Sgt. Blain) -- use their muscled intellects to pursue a force more sinister than state budget crises. It's an otherworldly creature deep in the jungle adept at slaughtering our best-trained fighters, and worse yet, it's practically invisible. Special effects, dizzying camera work and a sci-fi bent elevate this gory horror-actioner, making the 1990 sequel a given.
Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carrillo, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Landham, Richard Chaves, R.G. Armstrong, Shane Black, Kevin Peter Hall
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1990 Pretty Woman Jonathan Lawton and Stephen Metcalfe
Genre: Romance, Romantic Comedies, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Blu-ray
Synopsis: When millionaire wheeler-dealer Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) enters a business contract with Hollywood hooker Vivian Ward (an Oscar-nominated Julia Roberts), he loses his heart in the bargain in this charming romantic comedy. After Edward hires Vivian as his date for a week and gives her a Cinderella makeover, she returns the favor by mellowing the hardnosed tycoon's outlook. Can the poor prostitute and the rich capitalist live happily ever after?
Actors: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Ralph Bellamy, Jason Alexander, Laura San Giacomo, Alex Hyde-White, Amy Yasbeck, Elinor Donahue, Hector Elizondo, Judith Baldwin, Jason Randal, Bill Applebaum, Tracy Bjork, Gary Greene, Billy Gallo
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1987 The Princess Bride William Goldman
Genre: Comedy, Family Adventures, Adventures, Romantic Comedies, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-12, Blu-ray
Synopsis: In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn) and the dashing Wesley (Cary Elwes) must overcome staggering odds to find happiness. Giants, swordsmen, six-fingered counts, murderous princes, Sicilians, pirates, rodents of unusual size and even death cannot stop true love from triumphing. Mandy Patinkin and Andre the Giant costar in this modern classic.
Actors: Robin Wright Penn, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Billy Crystal
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