English vocabulary guide
Good Will Hunting
Vocabulary-Rich — Its subtitles contain a comparatively high share of advanced or rare vocabulary, making it better suited to confident learners.
- Vocabulary size
- 2,012
- Word occurrences
- 13,999
- IMDb rating
- ★ 8.4
Vocabulary profile by level
The percentages show unique vocabulary items and phrases found in the available English subtitles.
Useful vocabulary from Good Will Hunting
Frequently occurring intermediate, advanced, and phrasal vocabulary with real subtitle examples.
| Level | Vocabulary | Occurrences | Subtitle example |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | talk about | 14 | [ STAMMERING ] What are you talking about ? What ? |
| A1 | look at | 11 | but you´ve never looked at a woman and been totally vulnerable. |
| B1 | medal | 9 | Former winners include Nobel laureates, Field´s medal winners... |
| B1 | regret | 9 | and how I always regretted not goin´ over and talkin´ to her. |
| Rare | chattering | 8 | [ CHATTERING ] |
| A2 | put on | 8 | I also put an advanced Fourier system on the main hallway chalkboard. |
| B1 | trust | 8 | Why is trust the most important thing... |
| A1 | wake up | 8 | But you can´t tell me what it feels like to wake up next to a woman... |
| B2 | get in | 7 | you could´ve got for $1.50 in late charges at the public library. |
| A1 | get on | 7 | Good. - I didn´t get on Cathy last night. |
How to study with this movie
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How difficult is Good Will Hunting in English?
Good Will Hunting: 55.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 21.6% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,937.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 32.6% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 21.6% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 16.1% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
12.1% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
90.3% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.8% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.7% 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
- medal (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Former winners include Nobel laureates, Field´s medal winners...
- regret (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
and how I always regretted not goin´ over and talkin´ to her.
- chattering (rare): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
[ CHATTERING ]
- trust (B1): 8 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To believe someone is honest or that something is reliable.
Subtitle example:
Why is trust the most important thing...
- get in (B2): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: To enter a place or vehicle; in some contexts, to arrive.
Subtitle example:
you could´ve got for $1.50 in late charges at the public library.
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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.
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