Explore Movie Vocabulary
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A Cure for Wellness
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is A Cure for Wellness in English?
A Cure for Wellness: 63.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,235.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.6% 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: 11.9% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.5% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
89.8% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.3% 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
- patient (B1): 25 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Most of my patients have done extraordinary things.
- cure (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
For only when we know what ails us can we hope to find the cure.
- playing (B1): 14 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: Taking part in a game, performing music, or acting a role, depending on context.
Subtitle example:
(MELANCHOLY TUNE PLAYING)
- suppose (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To think something is probably true, or to imagine a possible situation.
Subtitle example:
Where is it you're supposed to be?
- director (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Director Volmer is quite firm on that.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Wolfman: 17.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points more than A Cure for Wellness).
- In the Mouth of Madness: 16.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.0 percentage points less than A Cure for Wellness).
- The Possession of Michael King: 16.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.3 percentage points less than A Cure for Wellness).
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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