Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Bulworth
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Bulworth in English?
Bulworth: 55.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,955.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 32.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.7% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
11.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
86.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 5.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 4.6% 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
- senator (C1): 109 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
If you want to have senators not on the take
- rap (C1): 21 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
REPORTER: Will rap be a regular part of your campaign?
- campaign (B1): 20 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
But our campaigns are financed by the same guys...
- nigger (rare): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Don't call me nigger, motherfucker.
- doorstep (B2): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
We stand at the doorstep of a new millennium.
Compare with titles in similar genres
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- Café Society: 18.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Bulworth).
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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