# That Thing You Do! (1996)

> A small-town Pennsylvania drummer joins a fledgling 1960s rock band and rides one irresistible hit through the exhilaration and instability of sudden fame.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4766

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Music
- Director: Tom Hanks
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, Charlize Theron, Obba Babatundé
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117887/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, nostalgic, lazy sunday, music movie night

## Synopsis

A catchy tune and a dream of fame take a group of friends on a wild ride through the music scene.

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- [Lonesome Jim (2005)](https://ember.film/movie/3796)
- [Rock Star (2001)](https://ember.film/movie/7152)
- [Grace of My Heart (1996)](https://ember.film/movie/40583)
- [La Bamba (1987)](https://ember.film/movie/10042)
- [Six String Sky (2026)](https://ember.film/movie/7510933)
- [Not Fade Away (2012)](https://ember.film/movie/82905)
- [Duets (2000)](https://ember.film/movie/10866)

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