Explore Movie Vocabulary
Learn English with movies. Discover how much of a movie’s vocabulary you already know and review unfamiliar words before watching.
Buried
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Buried in English?
Buried: 70.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 11.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 914.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 22.0% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 11.4% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 6.8% 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.
7.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.5% 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
- truck (B2): 15 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A large road vehicle used to carry goods.
Subtitle example:
And then some kids, they started throwing rocks at the trucks.
- breathing (B1): 11 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(PAUL BREATHING SOFTLY)
- heavily (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(PAUL BREATHING HEAVILY)
- situation (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Formed it in 2004 to deal with situations such as yours.
- hell (C1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.
Subtitle example:
I don't know what the hell is going on, but...
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Passion: 11.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points less than Buried).
- Memento: 11.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.1 percentage points more than Buried).
- The Hole: 11.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than Buried).
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.
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