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Critic Mark Salisbury
rated 8

...this is a lightweight but utterly loveable affair which proves Hanks is as assured behind the camera as in front of it.

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Cast & Crew

Tom Hanks
As Mr. White
Tom Hanks
Director
Clint Howard
As KJZZ Disk Jockey
Kevin Pollak
As Boss Vic Koss
Jonathan Demme
As Major Motion Picture Director
Bryan Cranston
As Virgil "Gus" Grissom
Bill Cobbs
As Del Paxton

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That Thing You Do! is a feel-good movie about a group of young friends who form a rock band in the 1960s and skyrocket to fame with their catchy song "That Thing You Do!" The movie follows their journey as they navigate the ups and downs of the music industry, personal relationships, and growing up. With a star-studded cast, including Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler, and Steve Zahn, the film is a heartwarming and entertaining ride that will leave you rooting for the underdog Wonders.

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That Thing You Do! was released in theaters on October 4, 1996.