Affliction

How difficult is Affliction in English?

Affliction: 68.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 12.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,261.

Unique vocabulary

• For A2 learners: 22.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
• For B1 learners: 12.7% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
• For B2 learners: 8.3% 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.

8.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.

Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences

93.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.5% 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

• pop (B1): 23 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: Pop, the kids are waiting for us. - Rolfe.

• hell (C1): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.

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

  Subtitle example: LaRiviere's having a hell of a time in there tonight.

• anymore (B1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.

  Subtitle example: I'm not a kid anymore. You change.

• truck (B2): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: A large road vehicle used to carry goods.

  Subtitle example: Don't forget to move your truck.

• get in (B2): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.

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

  Subtitle example: Those Hoyt kids, they're just out to get in trouble.

Compare with titles in similar genres

• Insomnia: 12.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Affliction).
• Basic Instinct 2: 12.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Affliction).
• Eye of the Beholder: 12.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than Affliction).

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