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(500) Days of Summer

(500) Days of Summer

The Shooting Script
Romantic ComedyRomance
Pages
139
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

This screenplay explores the unpredictable year and a half of a young man's intense love affair. Through a non-linear narrative, it follows Tom and Summer's on-again, off-again relationship, covering everything from infatuation to separation. It's a funny and honest look at the universal struggle to make sense of love.

How it reads

FunnyEmotionalLightheartedRomantic
Coming of Age
Prose complexity 3/10

Genres

Romantic Comedy Romance Drama Plays

Characters

TomProtagonist

A young man who experiences an intense love affair, navigating the ups and downs of his relationship with Summer.

SummerProtagonist

The object of Tom's intense love affair, whose on-again, off-again relationship with him is explored through a non-linear narrative.

All characters in (500) Days of Summer

Subjects

(500) days of Summer (Motion picture)Motion picture plays

Places

Los Angeles

Authors

Frequently asked questions

  • Has Scott Neustadter written any books?

    Scott Neustadter is credited as a co-author of the screenplay for (500) Days of Summer. This work is a screenplay, not a novel or traditional book.

  • Is (500) Days of Summer a standalone story?

    Yes, (500) Days of Summer is a standalone screenplay and not part of a larger series. It tells a complete story within its own narrative.

  • Is there a film adaptation of (500) Days of Summer?

    Yes, (500) Days of Summer was adapted into a well-known film. The screenplay was written for the movie.

  • What kind of story is (500) Days of Summer?

    (500) Days of Summer is a romantic comedy-drama that explores a relationship from a non-linear perspective. It delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and destiny.