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Margin Call
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Margin Call in English?
Margin Call: 68.5% A1–A2 vocabulary; 11.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,118.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 24.3% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 11.5% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 6.0% 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
92.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 2.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.2% 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
- firm (B2): 22 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Ms. Bratberg is now going to run through the details of what the firm is offering.
- risk (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Look, I run Risk Management.
- loss (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Well, the losses are greater than the current value of the company.
- trading (C1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
(TRADING FLOOR BELL RINGING)
- anymore (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Any longer; used mainly in negative sentences and questions.
Subtitle example:
this is not your problem anymore.
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- Memento: 11.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Margin Call).
- The Juror: 11.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Margin Call).
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: