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Movie poster: That Thing You Do! (1996)
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That Thing You Do!

1996 · 108 min Comedy Drama Romance Music
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1996
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
Director Tom Hanks
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (908 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is a comedy that knows its limits. Doesn't reach for grotesque when irony is enough, doesn't ask the audience to take things too seriously.

Worth watching for a good mood and a couple of genuinely funny moments. Doesn't promise depth — but doesn't pretend to have it either.

Good for watching with people who need to unwind after a long day. Not for those seeking depth.

Director: Tom Hanks

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With friends or a partner when you don't want anything complicated. Good mood guaranteed.

🎭 Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Mr. White

Tom Everett Scott

Tom Everett Scott

Guy Patterson

Liv Tyler

Liv Tyler

Faye Dolan

Johnathon Schaech

Johnathon Schaech

Jimmy Mattingly

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

Lenny Haise

Ethan Embry

Ethan Embry

T.B. Player

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Tina

Obba Babatundé

Obba Babatundé

Lamarr

Giovanni Ribisi

Giovanni Ribisi

Chad

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

Phil Horace

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