We re the Millers

How difficult is We re the Millers in English?

We re the Millers: 58.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,635.

Unique vocabulary

• For A2 learners: 26.8% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
• For B1 learners: 17.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
• For B2 learners: 13.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.

15.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.

Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences

89.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 5.7% 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

• hell (C1): 19 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: A place of suffering in some religious beliefs; also used informally to express anger or surprise.

  Subtitle example: hell if i get pinch at the border, try to cross over with anything more than a pound that you talking

• get in (B2): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.

  Subtitle example: mr. brad calls you get in

• smidge (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: i have a smidge of very choice marijuana down in mexico

• buddy (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.

  English meaning: An informal word for a friend or companion.

  Subtitle example: great seeing you rick great seeing you, good on you, okay buddy

• melisa (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.

  Subtitle example: don fitzgerald, my smouldering wife edith and our daughter..say hi melisa

Compare with titles in similar genres

• The Guard: 17.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than We re the Millers).
• The Pope of Greenwich Village: 17.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than We re the Millers).
• The Art of the Steal: 17.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than We re the Millers).

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: 2026-10-13