What is a good dialogue to action ratio in a screenplay?

Most well-balanced screenplays have 40-60% dialogue and 40-60% action. Action films lean toward more action (30-40% dialogue), while dramas and comedies lean toward more dialogue (55-65%).

Is too much dialogue bad in a screenplay?

Screenplays with over 70% dialogue can feel stagey and uncinematic. The key is showing through action, not just telling through dialogue. Visual storytelling is what makes film unique.

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