Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Machinist
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Machinist in English?
The Machinist: 69.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 12.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 827.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 20.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 12.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 7.4% 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.
9.4% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 4.2% 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
- hell (C1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
Hell! How can a guy lost an arm end up like getting a deal like this?
- realise (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Hey, Jackson, you need to realise that some men prefer the company of women.
- route (B1): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Route six hundred and sixty six. What does that mean?
- shift (B2): 4 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
but I figured my shifting ability wouldn't be so hot.
- bruise (C1): 3 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
I don't see any bruises.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Killing Them Softly: 12.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Machinist).
- A Most Wanted Man: 12.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Machinist).
- The Dead Zone: 12.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than The Machinist).
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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