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Other mistake: When in court as Harrison Ford is leaving after his testimony, Sean Bean puts his right hand behind his back a couple of seconds before the "officer" grabs it. (00:24:27)

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Suggested correction: This is a mistake only if you believe Miller's intention during this scene was to grab or strike Ryan. If Miller merely wanted to rail at Ryan, it's understandable that he'd put his arms behind his back preemptively in order to avoid excessively rough treatment from the bailiffs.

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Suggested correction: The use of stock footage in movies is a common practice. More context would be needed to explain why this is a mistake.

Other mistake: When Sean and the two surviving terrorists are on the cliff, looking down at the two boats below, Sean fires a burst at the boats but there are no splashes anywhere to be seen.

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Continuity mistake: When the terrorists attack the van at the bridge, shortly after the explosion, you see the terrorists crossing the water in a boat. In the background you can see the van on the bridge with its doors open, shortly after this the terrorists are at the van doors demanding that the police open the van doors!

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Sean Miller: How's the family, Ryan? Nearly lost 'em, didn't you? It's easy to get at them. You should look after your family better, you know? Are you there?
Jack Ryan: Yeah.
Sean Miller: I understand your little girl's feeling better, eh? Lost her spleen though, eh? Pity, that. Make it a mighty tough on her to fight off infection, eh Jacky?
Jack Ryan: You sick son of a bitch.

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Question: Before Admiral Greer shows up to tell Jack about Sean Miller's escape, where were the Ryans planning to go?

Answer: The movie never clearly says. It was some event that required tickets, as the mom runs back into the house to get them. And it was something Sally really wanted to go to, but it is never clear what the event was.

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