Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) — Screenplay
At her high school reunion, a middle-aged woman faints and wakes up in her teenage body, with a chance to reshape her future.
- Written by
- Jerry Leichtling, Arlene Sarner
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
- Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Length
- 129 pages
This script is a masterclass in balancing whimsy with genuine emotional stakes. Study how the time-travel premise is used to explore character interiority and the quiet weight of personal history, rather than just plot mechanics. The dialogue deftly captures a teen voice while carrying an adult's weary self-awareness.
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