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That Thing You Do! (1996)
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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.
Cast
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
Charlize Theronas Tina
Obba Babatundéas Lamarr
Giovanni Ribisias Chad
Chris Ellisas Phil Horace
Alex Roccoas Sol Siler
Bill Cobbsas Del Paxton
Peter Scolarias Troy Chesterfield
Rita Wilsonas Margueritte
Facts
| Release date | October 4, 1996 |
| Runtime | 108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 1996 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Drama, Music |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $26,000,000 |
| Box office | $34,585,416 (1.3× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0117887 |
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Questions
How long is That Thing You Do!?
That Thing You Do! runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is That Thing You Do! worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 949 votes, which places it #31 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 68%) and #928 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed That Thing You Do!?
That Thing You Do! was directed by Tom Hanks. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Larry Crowne (2011).
Who stars in That Thing You Do!?
Tom Hanks as Mr. White; Tom Everett Scott as Guy Patterson; Liv Tyler as Faye Dolan; Johnathon Schaech as Jimmy Mattingly; Steve Zahn as Lenny Haise; Ethan Embry as T.B. Player.
What is That Thing You Do! rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for That Thing You Do!?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6797.