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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.
That Thing You Do! (1996) -- Guy meets his Jazz hero Dell Paxton at a nightclub.
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) -- Playtone Records signs the band and lays down the ground rules.

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Overview

User Rating:
6.6/10   24,440 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Tom Hanks (written by)
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Release Date:
4 October 1996 (USA) more
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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
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:
A Refreshing Throwback more (196 total)

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MPAA:
Rated PG for some language.
Runtime:
108 min | USA:149 min (Director's cut)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
According to Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron was the first actress to audition for her part and the first person to be cast in the movie. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: When the band is rehearsing in the garage, Ethan Embry's character brings in a wooden case of Coca-Cola bottles. The case is emblazoned with the Coca-Cola "Dynamic Ribbon" logo. That logo was not in use until 1969. more
Quotes:
[Asked whether his shades are prescription or just to look cool]
Guy: Well, I am the drummer.
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Soundtrack:
Ohio State Fair more

FAQ

Is Mr. White really gay?
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26 out of 29 people found the following comment useful.
A Refreshing Throwback, 25 August 2006
9/10
Author: ccthemovieman-1 from Lockport, NY, United States

I remember when I first saw this in the '90s and thinking, "Wow, what a shock: a modern-day movie with no no villains, no nasty people and nary a cuss word." I kept waiting for that stuff, and it never appeared. It also has a nice sentimental ending.

The story is a simple one about a group of average guys who form a band and become one-hit wonders.

Tom Everett Scott, a young Tom Hanks-lookalike, is an appealing lead and Liv Tyler looks very, very pretty in the female lead role. The band in this almost-old-fashioned musical, is good to hear, too. They are a throwback to the old movie musical days of Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. Yes, you hear the same song (the movie title) over and over but's a great song which is very catchy. The rest of the music is decent, too.

Speaking of Hanks, he plays the promoter of the group. It's not a huge part but Hanks, as always, is entertaining. The whole film is, and, is refreshing to see.

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