That Thing You Do!
- Comedy
- Drama
- Music
A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager. But behind the scenes, the group’s sudden fame tests their strength, their maturity and responsibility, and their ability to resist the temptations that money and notoriety always make possible.
That Thing You Do! is a 1996 comedy-drama musical film that follows a Pennsylvania band's meteoric rise to stardom in 1964. Directed by and starring Tom Hanks, the film explores how sudden fame tests the group's bonds, maturity, and ability to resist the pressures of the music industry.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG
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Tom Everett ScottGuy Patterson
Liv TylerFaye Dolan
Johnathon SchaechJimmy Mattingly
Steve ZahnLenny Haise
Ethan EmbryT.B. Player
Charlize TheronTina
Obba BabatundéLamarr
Giovanni RibisiChad
Chris EllisPhil Horace
Alex RoccoSol Siler
Bill CobbsDel Paxton
Peter ScolariTroy Chesterfield
Rita WilsonMargueritte
Chris IsaakUncle Bob
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That Thing You Do! — frequently asked
When was That Thing You Do! released?
The film was released on October 4, 1996.
Who directed and starred in That Thing You Do!?
Tom Hanks directed the film and also starred in it as the band's manager.
What is the main plot of That Thing You Do!?
The film follows a 1960s rock band that scores a hit song and experiences rapid success, but struggles with the personal and interpersonal challenges that come with fame, money, and the pressures of the entertainment industry.
Where can I watch That Thing You Do!?
As a 1996 theatrical release, the film is available through various streaming platforms, rental services, and home video retailers; check your preferred streaming service for current availability.
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