Explore Movie Vocabulary
Learn English with movies. Discover how much of a movie’s vocabulary you already know and review unfamiliar words before watching.
Nine
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Nine in English?
Nine: 69.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 13.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,165.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 13.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 8.1% 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.
7.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.4% 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
- script (C1): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Yes, but please, I think it's customary for there to be an approved script...
- makeup (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Better go to Makeup. Forgot you got a press conference?
- scene (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Those scenes I love to see From Guido's POV
- genius (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You're a genius and genius must be served.
- whatever (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Anything that is needed or possible; also an informal expression of indifference.
Subtitle example:
And say "Guido, whatever you please
Compare with titles in similar genres
- An American in Paris: 12.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.9 percentage points less than Nine).
- Fame: 15.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.8 percentage points more than Nine).
- A Star Is Born: 15.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.8 percentage points more than Nine).
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: