Badlands

How difficult is Badlands in English?

Badlands: 69.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 12.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,121.

Unique vocabulary

• For A2 learners: 23.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
• For B1 learners: 12.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
• For B2 learners: 9.1% 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.

7.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.

Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences

93.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.4% 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

• hell (C1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.

  Subtitle example: Hell, I got all the qualifications.

• get in (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.

  Subtitle example: She's gonna get in trouble if she doesn't watch out.

• suppose (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.

  Subtitle example: Suppose I shot you?

• anymore (B1): 3 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.

  Subtitle example: I wouldn't be needin' my keys anymore.

• bother (B1): 3 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: I said, "No." And for him not to bother us.

Compare with titles in similar genres

• Absolute Power: 12.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Badlands).
• Kickboxer Vengeance: 12.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Badlands).
• Point of No Return: 12.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Badlands).

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: 2026-10-13