Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Murder in the First
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Murder in the First in English?
Murder in the First: 58.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,628.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.9% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 11.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
89.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.2% 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
- warden (B1): 35 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An official responsible for supervising a prison, park, or other place.
Subtitle example:
The murderers are accusing the wardens. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense.
- witness (B1): 27 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
about the brutality you witnessed in Alcatraz.
- guilty (B1): 25 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I don't have any confidence in you. The guy is guilty.
- objection (B2): 25 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I will rule on any objections on a point-by-point basis.
- attorney (B1): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Mr Young, I will be acting as your defense attorney.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Towering Inferno: 17.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Murder in the First).
- The Imitation Game: 17.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Murder in the First).
- Brawl in Cell Block 99: 17.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Murder in the First).
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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