You Can Count on Me

How difficult is You Can Count on Me in English?

You Can Count on Me: 70.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 12.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,123.

Unique vocabulary

• For A2 learners: 23.6% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
• For B1 learners: 12.1% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
• For B2 learners: 7.8% 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.

5.9% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.

Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences

95.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 1.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.2% 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

• playing (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: Taking part in a game, performing music, or acting a role, depending on context.

  Subtitle example: (TV PLAYING INDISTINCTLY)

• whatever (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.

  Subtitle example: They said do whatever you want.

• suppose (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.

  Subtitle example: SAMMY: You're not supposed to go out, Amy.

• behave (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: Well, how do you think he should behave?

• pilgrim (rare): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: ♪ I am just a pilgrim on this road, boys

Compare with titles in similar genres

• The Dead Zone: 12.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than You Can Count on Me).
• The Rookie: 12.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than You Can Count on Me).
• Young Adam: 12.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than You Can Count on Me).

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