Explore Movie Vocabulary
Learn English with movies. Discover how much of a movie’s vocabulary you already know and review unfamiliar words before watching.
The Nutty Professor
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Nutty Professor in English?
The Nutty Professor: 61.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 16.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,269.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.1% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 16.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.5% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.9% 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
- buddy (B1): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a friend or companion.
Subtitle example:
Hey, buddy. You really sang up a storm.
- formula (B2): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
But today, I'm certain my formula will work.
- go ahead (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
So you go right ahead and don't worry.
- appreciate (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Actually, I would appreciate the assistance,
- chemistry (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Chemistry is probably, for the most part, what I know best.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Weird Science: 16.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than The Nutty Professor).
- The Nutty Professor: 17.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points more than The Nutty Professor).
- My Super Ex-Girlfriend: 16.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.6 percentage points less than The Nutty Professor).
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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