The Wonders
That Thing You Do! is a 1996 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Tom Hanks, in his feature writing and directorial debut. Set in the 1960s, the film chronicles the rise and fall of a fictional one-hit wonder rock and roll band, "The Wonders", portrayed by Tom Everett Scott, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, and Ethan Embry. Liv Tyler and Hanks appear in supporting roles. The film's original score features a collaboration of artists including Hanks, Adam Schlesinger, and Howard Shore. The soundtrack peaked at #21 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, featuring a mix of diegetic and non-diegetic tracks.
The film was a financial disappointment, grossing $34.6 million against a $26 million budget. However,That Thing You Do earned warm critical reviews, was nominated for several industry awards, and produced a musical hit with the title song, which was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. It has since garnered a cult following.
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