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That Thing You Do!

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Why people love it

That Thing You Do! (1996) stuck because it commits to its comedy premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Tom Hanks's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The comedy and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 48m · ★ 6.9

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  1. 96match

    1.High School Musical 2 (2007)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, High School Musical 2 (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Coyote Ugly (2000)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Drama · Music · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, Coyote Ugly (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  3. 92match

    3.The High Note (2020)

    ★ 7.0 · Romance · Comedy · Music · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, The High Note (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Peacock Premium
    • YouTube TV
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  4. 90match

    4.Walk the Line (2005)

    ★ 7.5 · Drama · Music · Romance · 2h 16m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, Walk the Line (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  5. 88match

    5.Wild Rose (2019)

    ★ 6.8 · Music · Comedy · Drama · 1h 41m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, Wild Rose (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  6. 86match

    6.Brassed Off (1996)

    ★ 7.0 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, Brassed Off (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Paramount Plus Essential
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  7. 84match

    7.A Complete Unknown (2024)

    ★ 7.1 · Drama · Music · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, A Complete Unknown (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and music, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
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    8.Empire Records (1995)

    ★ 6.7 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, Empire Records (1995) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Hulu
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    9.A Perfect World (1993)

    ★ 7.5 · Drama · Crime · Thriller · 2h 18m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, A Perfect World (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Invincible (2006)

    ★ 7.0 · Drama · History · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If That Thing You Do! clicked for you, Invincible (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after That Thing You Do!?
Try High School Musical 2, Coyote Ugly, The High Note—each shares DNA with That Thing You Do! while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is That Thing You Do!?
That Thing You Do! (1996) is best described as Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is That Thing You Do! worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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