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That Thing You Do!

44 Ratings: 1.9

Director: Tom Hanks; Stars: Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler; Release Date: May 08, 2007

A cautionary pop fable following the meteoritic rise of "The Wonders," a fictitious foursome during the early days of pop-rock fandom. When jazz drummer Guy Patterson fills in for a session with a friend's band, a hit single is born and the smalltown … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Comedy Movies, Comedies

Cast: Tom Hanks, Charlize Theron, Liv Tyler, Obba Babatunde, Alex Rocco, Steve Zahn, see all

Director: Tom Hanks

Genre: Family, Comedy

Release Date: 1996, October 4, 1996

MPAA Rating: PG

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review by MichaelN. March 23, 2009

Excellent!

Tom Hanks gives another brilliant performance, this time as a band manager for a fictional record company. A group of small town teens from Erie Pennsylvania have an amazing sound and a catchy song that gets Hanks attention. He weans them along slowly while the lead singer thinks it is too slow. As their popularity grows (and they take the name The Wonders), the lead singer's patience wanes and he feels too big for his girlfriend (Liv Tyler), who has stood by him through … more

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review by brittpinkie. February 07, 2007

Let's Hear It For One Hit Wonders!

Pros: Great movie, wonderful acting, lovable characters, fantastic music... Cons: ...not exactly thought provoking, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Bottom Line: That Thing You Do! is a great movie that the whole family can enjoy! Plot Details: This opinion reveals major details about the movie''s plot. Ah, the 60's; the age of hippies, JFK, and great pop music. Even though I was born nearly three decades after the … more

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