Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Prince Avalanche
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Prince Avalanche in English?
Prince Avalanche: 69.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 11.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,037.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 23.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 11.2% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 7.5% 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.
7.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.1% 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
- alvin (rare): 91 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
ALVIN: Hey! - ♪ No reception ♪
- tape (C1): 21 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
but I need to listen to my language tapes
- truck (B2): 20 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A large road vehicle used to carry goods.
Subtitle example:
TRUCK DRIVER: Hey!
- tone (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[ Dial tone]
- feeling (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
you start to develop feelings.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Last Detail: 11.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Prince Avalanche).
- Bad Boy Bubby: 11.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points less than Prince Avalanche).
- Night on Earth: 11.2% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than Prince Avalanche).
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: