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An American band is catapulted to overnight fame when their new song catches the public's imagination. Hanks' directorial debut is a charming look at the glory days of rock 'n roll.
Original Release
04/04/1996
US Release
10/04/1996
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tom Everett Scott | Guy Patterson |
| Johnathon Schaech | Jimmy / Jimmy Mattingly |
| Tom Hanks | Mr. White |
| Steve Zahn | Lenny / Lenny Haise |
| Ethan Embry | The Bass Player / T.B. Player |
| Liv Tyler | Faye Dolan |
| Charlize Theron | Tina |
| Bill Cobbs | Del Paxton |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Chad |
| Obba Babatunde | Lamarr |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Tom Everett Scott | Guy Patterson |
| Johnathon Schaech | Jimmy / Jimmy Mattingly |
| Tom Hanks | Mr. White |
| Steve Zahn | Lenny / Lenny Haise |
| Ethan Embry | The Bass Player / T.B. Player |
| Liv Tyler | Faye Dolan |
| Charlize Theron | Tina |
| Bill Cobbs | Del Paxton |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Chad |
| Obba Babatunde | Lamarr |
| Alex Rocco | Sol Siler |
| Chris Isaak | Uncle Bob |
| Holmes Osborne | Mr. Patterson |
| Chris Ellis | Horace / Phil Horace |
| Peter Scolari | Troy Chesterfield |
| Rita Wilson | Margueritte |
| Robert Torti | Freddy Fredrickson |
| Claudia Stedelin | Mrs. Patterson |
| Dawn Maxey | Darlene Patterson |
| Jonathan Demme | Major Motion Picture Director |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jonathan Demme | Producer |
| Gary Goetzman | Producer |
| Edward Saxon | Producer |
| Terry Odem | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
That Thing You Do (Trailer 1)
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1997 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1997 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
