Midnight Run

How difficult is Midnight Run in English?

Midnight Run: 67.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,344.

Unique vocabulary

• For A2 learners: 24.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
• For B1 learners: 13.7% 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.

8.2% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.

Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences

92.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.9% 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

• hell (C1): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.

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

  Subtitle example: Okay, okay, Marvin. What the hell we fightin' for? We're friends--

• agent (B2): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: Someone who acts for another person or organization.

  Subtitle example: An agent in our Los Angeles office discovered a detail that was overlooked until now.

• cop (B2): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: An informal word for a police officer.

  Subtitle example: What the fuck goin' on? You guys ain't cops.

• get in (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.

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

  Subtitle example: Get in there. What do you want? What?

• whatever (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.

  Subtitle example: I'll give you whatever you want. - Start by shutting up.

Compare with titles in similar genres

• The Man: 13.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Midnight Run).
• Showdown in Little Tokyo: 13.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Midnight Run).
• Red Heat: 13.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Midnight Run).

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