Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Fun with Dick and Jane
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Fun with Dick and Jane in English?
Fun with Dick and Jane: 59.0% A1–A2 vocabulary; 19.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,549.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 30.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 19.4% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 13.6% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
10.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
89.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.1% 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
- indict (rare): 17 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Former CFO Frank Bascombe has been indicted
- 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:
[SADE'S "SMOOTH OPERATOR" PLAYING]
- form (B1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Now, if you can begin by just filling out those forms.
- pension (C1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
their pensions had been returned.
- stock (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
has unloaded a considerable share of his stocks?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Heat: 19.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Fun with Dick and Jane).
- Postal: 19.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Fun with Dick and Jane).
- Bad Boys: 19.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than Fun with Dick and Jane).
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: