-->
-
That Thing You Do is a comedy film about a fictional rock and roll band from Pennsylvania in 1964. The Wonders (who run into pronunciation challenges with their original spelling of "One-ders") become local favorites after playing the original song "That Thing You Do" at a talent show. Soon, their growing popularity sends them through a whirlwind of nationwide success when they sign to Play-Tone records and go on tour with their new manager Mr. White (played by Tom Hanks). The Wonders' fame gives them a firsthand look at how the music business works for an aspiring band, and the pressures that come from having a hit song.
The film, written and directed by Hanks, includes a soundtrack of original music made to sound like compositions from the '60s. The actors were trained on their respective instruments to be able to play the music, though they do not perform on the soundtrack.
-
Fast Facts
- Written by and Directed by: Tom Hanks
- Starring: Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Tom Hanks, Steve Zahn, Johnathon Schaech, Charlize Theron
- Release date: October 4, 1996
- Run Time: 108 minutes
- Distributed by: Fox
- Was Tom Hanks' first movie as writer and director.
- MPAA rating: PG
-
-
Related Mahalo Pages
Tom Hanks | Tom Everett Scott | Liv Tyler | Steve Zahn | Johnathon Schaech | Charlize Theron | Rita Wilson | Giovanni Ribisi | Selena | The Monkees | The Beatles | A Hard Day's Night | [[ The Beatles Help!]] | 8 Mile | Dreamgirls | Steven Tyler
Categories
Entertainment
|
Movies
|
Comedy Films
|
Drama Films
|
Musical Films
|
Contemporary Films
|
1990s Films
- View History
- Discuss on the Message Board
- Embed this Page
-
Share this page
-
-
The Mahalo Top 7
-
IMDb: That Thing You Do
imdb.com -
Wikipedia: That Thing You Do
en.wikipedia.org -
Yahoo! Movies: That Thing You Do Overview
movies.yahoo.com -
Rotten Tomatoes: That Thing You Do Reviews (1996)
rottentomatoes.com -
Fan Site: That Thing You Do
geocities.com -
Video: That Thing You Do! Trailer (Time: 2:29)
youtube.com -
Amazon.com: That Thing You Do DVDs
amazon.com
-
IMDb: That Thing You Do
-
-
That Thing You Do on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
@swasson i will do the thing of lenka if you watch that doc i told you about. It will take me a while to do but i can get it done by xmas
@Lethal_lizzle | November 11, 2009 12:22 PM -
@TotalCherylCole Are you actually on Twitter or do you have an automatic thing that automatically posts the articles?
@RoxieN | November 11, 2009 12:15 PM -
Anything in the vein of eyebrow maintenance. I do it, but that doesn't mean I like it. RT @Melissa945 What is the one girlie thing you HATE?
@Amanda_ZW | November 11, 2009 12:12 PM -
@darkskin_delite obssesed much. when you tweeted george you def did the hand thing you do that goes from the front of your face to your legs
@greekgogo12 | November 11, 2009 12:08 PM -
@EightInchNail mine have had some hard tugs too. Do you really think that sort of thing can be repaired? I'd usually just buy a new pair!
@mashuxx | November 11, 2009 12:07 PM
-
-
That Thing You Do on Amazon | View All
-
That Thing You Do! - $14.98
Tom Hanks's debut as a writer and director is a lively, affectionate account of the shooting-star career of a forgotten (fictional) '60s pop-rock band called The Wonders--as in "one-hit wonders." Hanks plays the manager of the group, which ...
Amazon -
That Thing You Do!: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - $11.98
The early-'60s pop group The Wonders never existed outside of That Thing You Do, Tom Hanks' feature-film directorial debut--but a lot of bands like them sure did. If you've seen the movie, I defy you to resist the title song--a perf...
Amazon -
-
-
That Thing You Do! - Tom Hank's Extended Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition) - $19.98
Tom Hanks writes, directs and co-stars in this refreshing, big-hearted comedy that captures the overnight triumph of an American rock band during the glory days of rock and roll.
Amazon
-
-
Questions and Answers About That Thing You Do | View All | Ask a Question
View All That Thing You Do Questions (28030) | Ask a QuestionWhat was the last thing you built? (8 Answers)The last thing I built was a 12 way audio cable extension cord for microphones and such that needed to be wired and soldered manually into the exact configuration we ... read moreWhat is the strangest thing that you have ever deep fried? (3 Answers)A nut that I was trying to get off of a bolt? I did not eat the results however! I like deep fried shrimp heads! They are often served with ... read moreHave you been to a chiropractor? (2 Answers)I have been to a chiropractor a number of times over the years for adjustments. The first time was years ago, visiting my ex's doctor. This was the worst thing ... read moreWhich is the most interesting thing in the world according you you all (6 Answers)For me, looking at the recent calamities that had hid our country, the most interesting thing I see is how the people help one another in times of crisis. In ... read more
Ask a Question about That Thing You Do 140 characters
-
-
That Thing You Do Fan Sites, Blogs and Message Boards
- Google Blog Search: That Thing You Do
- IMDb: That Thing You Do Message Boards
- Yahoo! Movies: That Thing You Do Message Boards
- Rotten Tomatoes: That Thing You Do Forum
- This page was created by Dee, a Part Time Guide in the Mahalo Greenhouse (see the original), mentored by Rebecca M and curated by Richard Moody.
- If you'd like to help us create the best spam free search results on the Internet, apply to be a Part Time Guide!</em>
-
