Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Godfather Part III
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Godfather Part III in English?
The Godfather Part III: 65.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,464.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 26.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 14.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.9% 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.
8.0% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.5% 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
- playing (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Taking part in a game, performing music, or acting a role, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
(TRADITIONAL ITALIAN MUSIC PLAYING)
- singing (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(SINGING EH CUMPARI)
- whispering (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
backed up by murder. - (WHISPERING) Oh, God.
- foundation (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
My father hated foundations. He loved doing it by himself.
- vote (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Siri, 11 votes.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Secret in Their Eyes: 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Godfather Part III).
- GoodFellas: 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Godfather Part III).
- Strange Days: 14.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Godfather Part III).
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: