Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Brawl in Cell Block 99
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Brawl in Cell Block 99 in English?
Brawl in Cell Block 99: 63.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 17.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,340.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.4% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 17.8% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 12.5% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.7% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.2% A1–A2 vocabulary; 4.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.6% 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
- buddy (B1): 18 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: An informal word for a friend or companion.
Subtitle example:
Your buddies want to socialize.
- look out (B1): 16 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
# Look out, look out #
- get in (B2): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
Get in the house.
- gunfire (C1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[GUNFIRE]
- bridge (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Christopher Bridge.
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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: