Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Matchstick Men
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Matchstick Men in English?
Matchstick Men: 71.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 11.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,238.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 21.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 11.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 7.3% 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.
7.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
94.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.7% 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
- pill (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You didn't take your pills, did you?
- get in (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
That's why we got in a fight.
- suppose (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
You're not supposed to talk like that.
- barely (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, it's not a fortune, but it will keep me in diapers. Barely.
- code (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Signature and pass code, please.
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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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