Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Grown Ups
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Grown Ups in English?
Grown Ups: 65.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,529.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 25.7% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.9% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
93.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.8% 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
- coach (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Here's to coach.
- maize (rare): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You know, I actually have a poultice I make, using maize and herbs.
- buddy (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a friend or companion.
Subtitle example:
I'm telling you, this was the greatest game. Me and my buddies would play it.
- nanny (C1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Stop texting the nanny. You know how gross that is...
- rob (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Remember Rob, the guy I always tell you about? Rob?
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Pink Cadillac: 15.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Grown Ups).
- Harold Kumar Go to White Castle: 15.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Grown Ups).
- Air America: 15.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Grown Ups).
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: