Explore Movie Vocabulary
Learn English with movies. Discover how much of a movie’s vocabulary you already know and review unfamiliar words before watching.
On the Beach
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is On the Beach in English?
On the Beach: 65.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,353.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.6% 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.
8.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.7% 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
- suppose (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
you don't suppose you could get me a couple?
- admiral (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Then why would it be Admiral Bridie himself?
- commander (C1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A person who is in charge, especially in a military organization.
Subtitle example:
This way, Commander.
- surface (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Prepare to surface.
- war (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Armed fighting between countries or groups.
Subtitle example:
The atomic war has ended, but the prime minister reports...
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Space Between Us: 16.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points more than On the Beach).
- The Handmaid s Tale: 14.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.3 percentage points less than On the Beach).
- Equals: 16.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.3 percentage points more than On the Beach).
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: