Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Caine Mutiny
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Caine Mutiny in English?
The Caine Mutiny: 59.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,460.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.0% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.4% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
88.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.0% 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
- navy (B1): 24 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
As an ensign in the United States Navy. -
- command (B1): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You'll report to and relieve the commanding officer of the USS Caine.
- commander (C1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A person who is in charge, especially in a military organization.
Subtitle example:
Lieutenant Commander Philip Francis Queeg. Feel better?
- action (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Three days ago, this ship received a dispatch addressed to us for action.
- admiral (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
These 90-day wonders. They all think they're five-star admirals.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Full Metal Jacket: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than The Caine Mutiny).
- The English Patient: 16.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than The Caine Mutiny).
- Rules of Engagement: 17.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than The Caine Mutiny).
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.
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