August: Osage County (2013) — Screenplay
A strong-willed matriarch's drug-fueled outbursts force her estranged daughters to confront their shared dysfunction during a family reunion in Oklahoma.
- Written by
- Tracy Letts
- Genre
- Drama
- Length
- 139 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in character-driven drama, with razor-sharp dialogue that reveals deep-seated resentments. Its single-setting structure builds relentless tension, while the ensemble cast's distinct voices showcase how to craft compelling, flawed characters whose confrontations feel both explosive and inevitable.
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