Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Lust for Life
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Lust for Life in English?
Lust for Life: 61.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 20.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,494.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 31.6% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 20.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 13.5% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
6.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.1% 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
- canvas (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
These are both accredited canvases.
- drawing (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I can't help noticing you go over and over your drawings...
- franc (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You owed us 112 francs then and you still do!
- anymore (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.
Subtitle example:
Since you came over and talked to me, I don't feel alone anymore.
- clothe (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I'm glad you've come. Did you bring food and clothes for the families?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Right Stuff: 20.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Lust for Life).
- The Mercy: 20.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Lust for Life).
- Straight Outta Compton: 20.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Lust for Life).
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: