That Thing You Do! 1996
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56 Reviews
87%
Gummy
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SplatA 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mr. White
as Guy Patterson
as Faye Dolan
as Jimmy Mattingly
as Lenny Haise
as T.B. Player
as Tina
as Lamarr
as Chad
as Phil Horace
Director:
Writer:
Tom Hanks
Stars:
Tom Hanks, Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, Charlize Theron, Obba Babatundé, Giovanni Ribisi, Chris Ellis,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Romance,Music
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
That Thing You Do!
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Mr. White
as Guy Patterson
as Faye Dolan
as Jimmy Mattingly
as Lenny Haise
as T.B. Player
as Tina
as Lamarr
as Chad
as Phil Horace
as Sol Siler
as Del Paxton
as Troy Chesterfield
as Margueritte
as Uncle Bob
as Boss Vic Koss
as Freddy Fredrickson
as Diane Dane
as Mr. Patterson
as Mrs. Patterson
as Darlene Patterson
as Villapiano
as Dentist
as Kitty
as Heckler
as KJZZ Disk Jockey
as Chrissy Thomkins
as Talent Show Emcee
as Koss' Secretary
as Polaroid T.V. Host
as Wisconsin Cop
as Shades Fan
as Major Motion Picture Director
as Major Motion Picture Assistant Director
as Rick
as Anita
as Goofball
as KMPC DJ
as Play-Tone Photographer
as Play-Tone Reporter
as Play-Tone Reporter
as Play-Tone Reporter
as Play-Tone Tour Manager
as Ernie the Disc Master Engineer
as Marine Sergeant
as Hollywood Showcase Announcer
as Hollywood Showcase Director
as Hollywood Showcase Script Supervisor
as Hollywood Showcase Floor Manager
as Virgil "Gus" Grissom
as Plate Spinner
as Male Page
as Bored Girl in Dress Shop
as Beautician
as Bobby Washington
as Sales Lady
as Go-Go Dancer (uncredited)
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