Factual error: When John Cusack is talking to Daphne Zuniga in the swimming pool, watch for the view of the window. There is a palm tree growing at this Northeastern, snow covered college campus. (Obviously an oversight when filming in California, but a mistake nonetheless.)

The Sure Thing (1985)
1 factual error
Directed by: Rob Reiner
Starring: John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Anthony Edwards, Daphne Zuniga, Nicollette Sheridan, Boyd Gaines
Continuity mistake: When John Cusack is sitting dejected after he jumped into the pool and Daphne Zuniga comes down the stairs, the bangs of his wet hair change position three times from the wide shot to the close-up, to the next medium shot. (00:13:15)
Alison: You didn't sleep with her?
Gib: Still seeing Jason?
Alison: Broke up.
Gib: That's too bad.
Alison: You didn't sleep with her.
Gib: Wasn't my type.
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