Continuity mistake: When Harry Ron and Hermione first encounter Mrs Norris, she sits down. When they run off, she is stood up. Note her shadow. (00:59:20)
Ssiscool
7th Sep 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
6th Sep 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When Harry walks into Gringott's for the first time, if you look at the pattern on the floor he jumps forward about 5ft instantly. (00:21:10)
1st Sep 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When Hagrid goes to leave, the door has a gap visible at the top where you can see the rain. When Hagrid grabs hold of the top of the door the gap has vanished. (00:17:20)
2nd Jul 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When Fluffy drools on Ron, the amount of drool changes drastically. (01:51:30)
2nd Jul 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: The amount of shirt that is untucked on Ron just after their exams is constantly changing from a lot to a little. (01:46:20)
28th Jun 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When Neville first takes off during the 1st flying lesson, Ron covers his face with his right hand. When the shot changes, his hand is no longer over his face. (00:54:20)
25th Jun 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: On his first night in the castle, Harry is sat on a window ledge with Hedwig. In this shot, his feet go from resting on their sides and crossed at the ankles to flat and uncrossed. (00:48:50)
25th Jun 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Visible crew/equipment: As the first years amass at the top of the steps prior to being sorted, a strong, round white light is in the glass behind McGonigal. (00:38:10)
25th Jun 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When Petunia covers Dudley's face, her hands alternate from right over left to left over right. (00:05:30)
21st Jun 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When we first see Harry drawing a cake in the dirt, his hand is in the shadow created by the sofa when lightning strikes. When we see a closeup of the drawing, his hand is in the light. (00:12:50)
21st Jun 2021
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When the letters start flying through the letterbox they are coming in with the address facing down and the red seal facing up. When Vernon says they are going away, the letters are now addressed side up and red seal down. (00:12:15)
6th Jun 2009
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When Dudley sits up when Hagrid knocks on the door, he is sat up. Camera cuts and he is sitting up again. (00:12:20)
6th Jun 2009
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: In Olivander's shop, the packages Harry put down when entering the shop change position between shots. (00:24:30)
6th Jun 2009
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When told to relax in the Devil's Snare, Ron's hands keep changing positions instantly. (01:52:00)
6th Jun 2009
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When we see Ron and Harry running into the transfiguration class, Malfoy and Crabbe can be seen working. When it shows a close-up of Malfoy, both Malfoy and Crabbe have changed body position. (00:48:30)
6th Jun 2009
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When Quirrel collapses in the great hall on Halloween, his feet are quite far apart. Camera cuts to everyone rushing for the door, and Quirrel's feet are practically touching. (01:05:30)
6th Jun 2009
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: The size and style of the writing on the envelope from Hogwarts at the starts changes depending on the shot. When Uncle Vernon picks it up, the word "stairs" is a fair way from the edge of the envelope. When he flips it over and you get a close up, the same word is a lot closer to the edge. (00:08:50)
6th Jun 2009
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Continuity mistake: When Harry is telling the others that Snape gave Hagrid the dragon's egg, there is a group of older people walking towards them. They start to pass Harry, the camera changes angle and they are just starting to pass Harry again. (01:47:50)
18th Mar 2007
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
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