Genre

A list of scripts and screenplays sorted by genre

What Are Movie Genres?

There are 13 primary genres, and dozens of subgenres. Here’s what we have.

According to Masterclass, “Movie genres are categories that define films based on narrative or stylistic elements. The genre of a film can help determine the characters, setting, plot structure, and tone. Action films, for example, typically include fight scenes and slow-motion camera shots. Horror films often feature jump scares and have more action than dialogue.”

Browse the ‘Primary 13’ collection:

If you’re familiar with Netflix’s style of genre coding, that’s our approach also. For example, ‘action’ movies on Netflix are code: 100107. Well, our ‘action’ screenplays are also 100107! Take a look:

Action

Adventure

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

Horror

Musical

Mystery

Romance

Sci-Fi

Sports

Thriller

Western

   

 


 

There are dozens of subgenres. Basically, the off-spring of the ‘Primary 13.’

‘Rom-com,’ or ‘romantic comedy,’ is an example of a subgenre. ‘Mockumentary’ and ‘parody’ are two other examples of subgenres from the parent, ‘comedy.’ Discover our ‘SUBGENRES‘ archives. You’ll find individual links to some of the most common.

But wait, there’s more!

8FLiX has listed more than 100 subgenres that include the script’s inferred ‘MOOD & TONE‘ settings. Click or tap the link for a much more detailed experience.

 

Asteroid City screenplay hero image with the entire cast posing for a photo within a crater.

Asteroid City (2023) Screenplay

Read the “Asteroid City” Screenplay All of the screenplays at 8FLiX are free. Get the PDF wherever, whenever, and however you want. Have you read Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” screenplay? See it right here, right now! This isn’t a product of fan labor, and it’s not a transcript. Get ready, because you’re about to immerse …

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Babylon (2022) Screenplay

Read the “Babylon” Screenplay All of the screenplays at 8FLiX are free. Get the PDF wherever, whenever, and however you want. Have you read the “Babylon” screenplay by Damien Chazelle? See it right here, right now! This isn’t a product of fan labor, and it’s not a transcript. Get ready, because you’re about to immerse …

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Newsies (1992) Screenplay

Read the “Newsies” Screenplay All of the screenplays at 8FLiX are free. Get the PDF wherever, whenever, and however you want. Have you read the “Newsies” screenplay by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White? See it right here, right now! This isn’t a product of fan labor, and it’s not a transcript. Get ready, because you’re …

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Norma Rae (1979) Screenplay

Read the “Norma Rae” Screenplay All of the screenplays at 8FLiX are free. Get the PDF wherever, whenever, and however you want. Have you read the “Norma Rae” screenplay by Irving Ravetch and Harriet Frank Jr? See it right here, right now! This isn’t a product of fan labor, and it’s not a transcript. Get …

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Hoffa (1992) Screenplay

Read the “Hoffa” Screenplay All of the screenplays at 8FLiX are free. Get the PDF wherever, whenever, and however you want. Have you read the “Hoffa” screenplay by David Mamet? See it right here, right now! This isn’t a product of fan labor, and it’s not a transcript. Get ready, because you’re about to immerse …

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