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Kramer vs. Kramer
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Kramer vs. Kramer in English?
Kramer vs. Kramer: 70.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 11.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,163.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 22.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 11.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 6.8% 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.
7.0% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
94.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 1.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.4% 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
- objection (B2): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Objection, Your Honor.
- custody (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
There's no such thing as an open-and- shut case where custody is involved.
- neat (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I thought he was a pretty neat guy. - Right.
- witness (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The witness will answer, please.
- anymore (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.
Subtitle example:
And I don't love you anymore.
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- Martha Marcy May Marlene: 11.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Kramer vs. Kramer).
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: