Explore Movie Vocabulary
Learn English with movies. Discover how much of a movie’s vocabulary you already know and review unfamiliar words before watching.
Matilda
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Matilda in English?
Matilda: 73.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,032.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 21.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.0% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 9.5% 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.
4.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.3% 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
- wormwood (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The Wormwoods were so busy, they forgot they had a daughter.
- doll (C1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And a beautiful doll my mother gave me. Lissy Doll, I called her.
- cop (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a police officer.
Subtitle example:
Why isn't it sent to the office? - The cops are watching the office.
- get in (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Give me those things. Get in the car.
- handle (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
She makes weekly visits to show the teachers how to handle kids.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein: 13.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than Matilda).
- Dr. Dolittle 2: 12.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points less than Matilda).
- Rookie of the Year: 13.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points more than Matilda).
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: