Explore Movie Vocabulary
Learn English with movies. Discover how much of a movie’s vocabulary you already know and review unfamiliar words before watching.
Submarine
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Submarine in English?
Submarine: 61.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,544.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 29.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.1% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.8% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
91.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.4% 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
- pamphlet (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
♪ By the pamphlets and the literature
- admit (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And admit that you're in fact a Gaylord.
- puzzle (B2): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
♪ ALEX TURNER: Stuck On The Puzzle (Intro)
- self (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
An opportunity for self-discovery.
- sex (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Sexual activity, or a biological classification, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
My parents have not had sex for seven months.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Ballad of Cable Hogue: 17.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Submarine).
- Under the Tuscan Sun: 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Submarine).
- Sydney White: 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Submarine).
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: