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Malcolm Marie
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Malcolm Marie in English?
Malcolm Marie: 54.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 21.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,666.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 33.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 21.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 16.4% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
11.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
87.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 5.3% 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
- times (C1): 13 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
The white woman from the LA Times, she really loved it.
- filmmaker (C1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
He's one of the most versatile filmmakers of all time.
- scene (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
So was the scene on the bicycle in the rain.
- base (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
But Imani's not based on you.
- reality (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
when in reality, it's a film about a girl trying to get clean.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Bride: 21.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Malcolm Marie).
- On the Road: 21.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Malcolm Marie).
- The Importance of Being Earnest: 22.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than Malcolm Marie).
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: