"That Thing You Do!" is a 1996 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Tom Hanks, marking his feature writing and directorial debut. The story is set in the 1960s rock and roll culture and follows the rise and fall of a fictional one-hit wonder pop band called The Wonders. The band scores a hit song titled "That Thing You Do!" which propels them to brief fame. The film captures the excitement and challenges of making it in the music business, including the fun of seeing one's song on the radio, band dynamics, and the realities of the industry. It features actors Tom Everett Scott, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, Liv Tyler, and Tom Hanks himself in a supporting role. The movie has a feel-good, nostalgic tone, evoking the perceived innocence and simpler times of the 1960s music scene.
Additionally, "That Thing You Do!" is also the title of the hit song performed by the fictional band The Wonders in the film, which has been recognized and nominated for major awards due to its catchy and memorable tune.
