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That Thing You Do!
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That Thing You Do! (1996) -- 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.
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That Thing You Do! (1996) -- 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.
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Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   24,449 votes
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Director:
Tom Hanks
Writer (WGA):
Tom Hanks (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
4 October 1996 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Music more
Tagline:
In every life there comes a time when that dream you dream becomes that thing you do.
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Applegate & Husband To Split
 (From WENN. 7 December 2005)
Hanks Quits Directing
 (From WENN. 18 September 2002)
User Comments:
Familiar tale told freshly, honestly, with appealing cast more (196 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tom Everett Scott ... Guy Patterson

Liv Tyler ... Faye Dolan

Johnathon Schaech ... Jimmy Mattingly

Steve Zahn ... Lenny Haise

Ethan Embry ... T. B. Player

Tom Hanks ... Mr. White

Charlize Theron ... Tina

Obba Babatundé ... Lamarr

Giovanni Ribisi ... Chad

Chris Ellis ... Phil Horace

Alex Rocco ... Sol Siler

Bill Cobbs ... Del Paxton
Peter Scolari ... Troy Chesterfield

Rita Wilson ... Marguerite
Chris Isaak ... Uncle Bob
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for some language.
Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
108 min | USA:149 min (Director's cut)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
Certification:
Iceland:L | USA:Unrated (director's cut) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | Finland:S | Germany:6 (w) | Netherlands:AL | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG | USA:PG | South Korea:15
Filming Locations:
Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Company:
Clavius Base more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The four actors playing The Wonders rehearsed as a band for eight weeks to get the feel of performing - but most of their performances in the film were dubbed by other musicians. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: When Uncle Bob is recording the band, a soda cup from In-N-Out is visible on his console. The hamburger chain was around in the early sixties, but only in Southern California - not Erie, PA. more
Quotes:
Mr. White: You know, Horace was right about you, Guy; you are the smart one. Lenny is the fool, Jimmy is the... talent, and Faye is... well, now, Faye is special, isn't she? And you are the smart one. That's what I think, anyway. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "HBO First Look: The Making of 'That Thing You Do' (#3.7)" (1996) more
Soundtrack:
My World Is Over more

FAQ

Is Mr. White really gay?
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User Comments

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20 out of 22 people found the following comment useful.
Familiar tale told freshly, honestly, with appealing cast, 18 March 2001
8/10
Author: moonspinner55 from redlands, ca

We've sorta been down this road before: 1960s pop band makes it out of their dead-end hometown for Hollywood, but fame and fortune unravel the fun. Still, this picture has remarkable focus, careful period detail, and a lovely cast that rarely (if ever) strikes a false note. If some of the young actors sometimes seem like they're doing Tom Hanks impersonations, that's okay because director Hanks (himself a co-star) seems to know these characters inside and out--and he likes them. We in the audience are quick to respond, and even the conventional parts of the movie work because Hanks rides over clichés with verve and enthusiasm and wit. Not a raucous comedy a la "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" (which is what it looked like to me in the ads), this has its share of subtle moments. There is a mean-spirited dig at the Frankie & Annette "Beach Party" flicks, and the ready-made romance at the end is sugar-coated, but "That Thing You Do!" is immensely likable. It has a huge heart. ***1/2 from ****

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