Character mistake: James Lear is described as a Sophomore Lit major in the first scene, and at the end of the movie at Word Fest as a Junior.
Wonder Boys (2000)
1 character mistake
Directed by: Curtis Hanson
Starring: Frances McDormand, Michael Douglas, Robert Downey Jr., Tobey Maguire
Revealing mistake: Michael Douglas pulls up to the curb to park his car. When he opens his door, it hits a fire hydrant, which moves! This is very easy to spot. (01:08:50)
James Leer: It's just... for good luck. Some people carry rabbits' feet.
Grady Tripp: ...You carry firearms.
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