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That Thing You Do! is a 1996 American comedy film written, starring and directed by Tom Hanks, in his feature writing and directorial debut. It tells the story of the rise and fall of a fictional 1960s one-hit wonder pop band, and stars Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, and Charlize Theron. The film resulted in a musical hit with the titular song of the same name, which was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.
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1996 · 1h 48m · Comedy · Drama · Music
TMDB 6.9/10 (937 votes)
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.
Directed by Tom Hanks
Box office $35M worldwide
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Tom HanksDirector
Tom Hanksas Mr. White
Tom Everett Scottas Guy Patterson
Liv Tyleras Faye Dolan
Johnathon Schaechas Jimmy Mattingly
Steve Zahnas Lenny Haise
Ethan Embryas T.B. Player
Chris Ellisas Phil Horace
Bill Cobbsas Del Paxton
Peter Scolarias Troy Chesterfield