Other mistake: The uncles fire shotguns a lot in the movie, but the guns have no recoil. Shotguns kick very hard which would be easily seen.
Secondhand Lions (2003)
1 other mistake
Directed by: Tim McCanlies
Starring: Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Josh Lucas, Kyra Sedgwick, Haley Joel Osment, Nicky Katt
Continuity mistake: The arrangement of eggs and sausages on Walter's plate keeps changing during his first breakfast at his uncles' house. (00:15:00)
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Trivia: The doctor who tells the family Hub checked himself out of the hospital is Eugene Osment, Haley Joel Osment's father.
Answer: An accident. They were inexperienced pilots trying dangerous barnstorming stunts. A fitting end for two adventurers afraid of nothing.
Brian Katcher