That Thing You Do
(1996)
Sweet-natured, nostalgic portrait of small-town, aspiring young musicians
in the early '60s.
With its authentic
period details
and appealing performances, this is good escapist
fare for fans of lighthearted,
feel-good
underdog stories.
Stars: Tom Hanks, Johnathon Schaech, Liv Tyler, Ethan Embry, Tom Everett Scott, Steve Zahn, Kevin Pollack, Rita Wilson, Chris Isaak, Alex Rocco, Bill Cobbs, Charlize Theron, Chris Ellis, Giovanni Ribisi and Obba Babatunde
Directed by Tom Hanks