Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Heaven Knows Mr. Allison
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Heaven Knows Mr. Allison in English?
Heaven Knows Mr. Allison: 69.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 891.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 22.9% 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: 10.2% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.3% 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
- nun (B2): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
are you different from other nuns?
- raft (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
We had the rafts over the side already.
- hubba (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Hubba hubba!
- final (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
and only then do we take our final vows.
- holy (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
my good angel, my holy patrons...
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Bridge on the River Kwai: 16.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (3.4 percentage points more than Heaven Knows Mr. Allison).
- The Man Who Would Be King: 20.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (7.4 percentage points more than Heaven Knows Mr. Allison).
- Barry Lyndon: 26.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (12.9 percentage points more than Heaven Knows Mr. Allison).
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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