Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Rudy
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Rudy in English?
Rudy: 67.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 12.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,138.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.0% 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: 7.2% 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.
9.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.1% 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
- coach (B1): 27 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
...that you've given to me, to the coaches...
- hell (C1): 11 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've seen too many games in this stadium.
- holy (C1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
...but command that this souI be taken up by the holy angels...
- quit (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
If you hate it so much, why don't you just quit?
- get in (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
...I'll have a reaI good shot at getting in.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Coach Carter: 12.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than Rudy).
- Raging Bull: 12.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points less than Rudy).
- Queen of Katwe: 11.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.8 percentage points less than Rudy).
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: