Explore Movie Vocabulary
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They Live by Night
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is They Live by Night in English?
They Live by Night: 72.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,080.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 20.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.1% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Try a short scene and check your comprehension; the vocabulary offers a relatively accessible starting point.
6.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
94.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.5% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- dub (B1): 26 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I know. I know that, T-Dub.
- get in (B2): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
I got some other stuff to pick up. Get in, or we'll both get pneumonia.
- fella (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, so long, fellas. I...
- folk (B2): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
This is Fairfield, folks. You'll have a ten-minute rest stop here.
- ought (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
WOMAN: Well, you ought to be happy now. You finally hit something.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Where the Sidewalk Ends: 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than They Live by Night).
- The Lady from Shanghai: 13.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than They Live by Night).
- The Naked City: 13.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than They Live by Night).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: