Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Mad Max
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Mad Max in English?
Mad Max: 69.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 847.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 22.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.0% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.4% 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
- code (C1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Main Force repeats, this is a routine pursuit. Code 44.
- anymore (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.
Subtitle example:
Not hungry anymore.
- fix (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Nothing a year in the tropics wouldn't fix.
- get in (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Get in the car, go home. We don't want you around here.
- tire (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Yeah, the motor's fine. Look, about this tire....
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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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