That Thing You Do! (1996)

That Thing You Do! poster
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $25,857,416Details
International Box Office $8,700,000Details
Worldwide Box Office $34,557,416
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,208,595 (24.0% of total gross)
Legs:4.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:74.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$2,500,000 (worldwide box office is 13.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,870 opening theaters/1,887 max. theaters, 6.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $63,048,005

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


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iTunes:iTunes, iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 4th, 1996 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: August 19th, 1997 by Fox Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for some language
Running Time: 101 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Freeheld
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Keywords: Rock 'n' Roll, Musicians, Comedy Drama, 1960s, Music Industry, Jazz, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Epilogue
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 301 $5,242,499 Oct 25, 1996 24
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 169 $5,381,295 Oct 11, 1996 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 138 $13,757,614 Oct 11, 1996 10

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 4, 1996 3 $6,208,595   1,870 $3,320   $6,208,595 1
Oct 11, 1996 5 $5,381,295 -13% 1,887 $2,852   $13,103,283 2
Oct 18, 1996 5 $3,866,648 -28% 1,879 $2,058   $17,754,851 3
Oct 25, 1996 9 $2,050,606 -47% 1,586 $1,293   $20,554,737 4
Nov 1, 1996 12 $1,181,717 -42% 941 $1,256   $22,164,288 5
Nov 8, 1996 16 $761,898 -36% 706 $1,079   $23,191,968 6
Nov 15, 1996 18 $468,244 -39% 626 $748   $23,878,694 7
Nov 22, 1996 15 $329,442 -30% 509 $647   $24,315,579 8
Nov 29, 1996 19 $354,455 +8% 415 $854   $24,728,816 9
Dec 6, 1996 15 $192,425 -46% 395 $487   $24,981,674 10
Dec 13, 1996 15 $140,305 -27% 403 $348   $25,180,248 11
Dec 20, 1996 33 $62,063 -56% 165 $376   $25,296,891 12
Dec 27, 1996 42 $89,307 +44% 124 $720   $25,458,013 13
Jan 3, 1997 41 $81,468 -9% 119 $685   $25,632,746 14
Jan 10, 1997 43 $52,849 -35% 97 $545   $25,713,230 15
Jan 24, 1997 56 $25,706   46 $559   $25,809,813 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 4, 1996 5 $7,721,988   1,870 $4,129   $7,721,988 1
Oct 11, 1996 5 $6,166,215 -20% 1,887 $3,268   $13,888,203 2
Oct 18, 1996 5 $4,615,928 -25% 1,879 $2,457   $18,504,131 3
Oct 25, 1996 9 $2,478,440 -46% 1,586 $1,563   $20,982,571 4
Nov 1, 1996 13 $1,447,499 -42% 941 $1,538   $22,430,070 5
Nov 8, 1996 18 $980,380 -32% 706 $1,389   $23,410,450 6
Nov 15, 1996 19 $575,687 -41% 626 $920   $23,986,137 7
Nov 22, 1996 15 $388,224 -33% 509 $763   $24,374,361 8
Nov 29, 1996 19 $414,888 +7% 415 $1,000   $24,789,249 9
Dec 6, 1996 15 $250,694 -40% 395 $635   $25,039,943 10
Dec 13, 1996 16 $194,885 -22% 403 $484   $25,234,828 11
Dec 20, 1996 32 $133,878 -31% 165 $811   $25,368,706 12
Dec 27, 1996 43 $182,572 +36% 124 $1,472   $25,551,278 13
Jan 3, 1997 40 $109,103 -40% 119 $917   $25,660,381 14

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Lead Ensemble Members

Tom Everett Scott Guy Patterson
Liv Tyler Faye Dolan
Johnathon Schaech Jimmy
Steve Zahn Lenny
Ethan Embry The Bass Player
Tom Hanks Mr. White

Supporting Cast

Charlize Theron Tina
Obba Babatunde Lamarr
Giovanni Ribisi Chad
Chris Ellis Horace
Alex Rocco Sol Siler
Bill Cobbs Del Paxton
Peter Scolari Troy Chesterfield
Rita Wilson Marguerite
Kevin Pollak Boss Vic Koss
Robert Torti Freddy Fredrickson
Chaille Percival Diane Dane
Holmes Osborne Mr. Patterson
Claudia Stedelin Mrs. Patterson
Dawn Maxey Darlene Patterson
Jack Milo Villapiano
Keith Neubert Dentist
Lee Everett Kitty
Sean Whalen Heckler
Clint Howard KJZZ Disc Jockey
Sarah Koskoff Chrissy Thomkins
Mark Brettschneider Talent Show Emcee
Kathleen Kimmont Koss' Secretary
Warren Berlinger Polaroid T.V. Host
Clive Rosengren Wisconsin Cop
Brittney Powell Shades Fan
Jonathan Demme Major Motion Picture Director
Erika Greene Major Motion Picture Assistant
Dave Oliver Rick
Tracy Reiner Anita
Barry Sobel Goodball
Paul Feig KMPC Deejay
Gedde Watanabe Play-Tone Reporter
Michael P. Byrne Play-Tone Reporter
Dick Corman Play-Tone Reporter
Diane McGee Play-Tone Reporter
Randy Fechter Play-Tone Tour Manager
Mars Callahan Disc master Engineers
Benjamin John Parrillo Marine Sergeant
Robert Ridgely Hollywood Showcase Announcer
Marc McClure Hollywood Showcase Director
Karen Praxel Hollywood Showcase Script Supervisor
Paulie Dicocco Hollywood Showcase Floor Manager
Bryan Cranston Virgil 'Gus' Grissom
Charlie Frye Plate Spinner
Colin Hanks Male Page
Elizabeth Hanks Bored Girl in Dress Shop
Bill Wiley Pageant Helper
Cheryl L. Bruton Pageant Helper
Heather Hewitt Sales Lady
Renee Lippin Beautician
Carol Androsky Diner Lady
Ginger Slaughter Ambassador Waitress
Robert Wisdom Bobby Washington
Larry Antonino Scott 'Wolfman' Pell
Kennya J. Ramsey Chantrelline
Jennifer York Folk Girl
Bethany Hartf Folk Girl
Kathy Stuber Folk Girl
Cathryne Senescu Folk Girl

Cameos

Chris Isaak Uncle Bob

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tom Hanks Director
Tom Hanks Screenwriter
Gary Goetzman Producer
Jonathan Demme Producer
Edward Saxon Producer
Tak Fujimoto Director of Photography
Victor Kempster Production Designer
Richard Chew Editor
Colleen Atwood Costume Designer
Howard Shore Composer
Terry Odem Associate Producer
Katterli Frauenfelder Assistant Director
Charles Skouras III Unit Production Manager
Dan Webster Art Director
Merideth Boswell Set Decorator
Thomas R. Ward Special Effects Coordinator
Steve Rundell Visual Effects Supervisor
Cha Blevins Costume Supervisor
John Patrick Pritchett Sound Mixer
Chris Carpenter Re-recording Mixer
Bill W. Benton Re-recording Mixer
Bob Beemer Re-recording Mixer
Richard King Supervising Sound Editor
Michael J. Benavente Sound Effects Editor
James Matheny Dialogue Editor
Kimberly Lambert Dialogue Editor
Robert Troy Dialogue Editor
Alex Gibson Music Editor
Daniel C. Striepeke Makeup
Frank H. Griffin Makeup
Kathryn Blondell Hairstylist
Adam Schlesinger Song Writer
Howard Feuer Casting

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 2nd, 2013

April 1st, 2013

It's a bad week on the home market. The biggest release of the week is a mini-series, The Bible, but it is earning just about as much criticism as praise. (And not just for the Obama / Satan fiasco.) After that release, the quality quickly drops, so much so that there's a 1950s TV on DVD release on the front page of the new releases. As far as Pick of the Week contenders are concerned, there are not many. The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One - Avengers Assembled is awesome, but it has a high price and if you are a fan, then you likely have all or nearly all of the movies it contains. The only other major contender is John Dies at the End. It's too bizarre for most moviegoers, but if you are into these types of films, then the DVD or the Blu-ray are worth it. More...


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$6,208,595 (24.0% of total gross)
Legs:4.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:74.8% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Production Budget:$2,500,000 (worldwide box office is 13.8 times production budget)
Theater counts:1,870 opening theaters/1,887 max. theaters, 6.2 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $63,048,005

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes, iTunes
Google Play:Google Play

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: October 4th, 1996 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox
Video Release: August 19th, 1997 by Fox Home Entertainment
MPAA Rating: PG for some language
Running Time: 101 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Freeheld
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Rock 'n' Roll, Musicians, Comedy Drama, 1960s, Music Industry, Jazz, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Epilogue
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: 20th Century Fox
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Ranking on other Records and Milestones

RecordRankAmountChart
Date
Days In
Release
Halloween (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 301 $5,242,499 Oct 25, 1996 24
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day) 169 $5,381,295 Oct 11, 1996 10
Columbus Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) 138 $13,757,614 Oct 11, 1996 10

Lead Ensemble Members

Tom Everett Scott Guy Patterson
Liv Tyler Faye Dolan
Johnathon Schaech Jimmy
Steve Zahn Lenny
Ethan Embry The Bass Player
Tom Hanks Mr. White

Supporting Cast

Charlize Theron Tina
Obba Babatunde Lamarr
Giovanni Ribisi Chad
Chris Ellis Horace
Alex Rocco Sol Siler
Bill Cobbs Del Paxton
Peter Scolari Troy Chesterfield
Rita Wilson Marguerite
Kevin Pollak Boss Vic Koss
Robert Torti Freddy Fredrickson
Chaille Percival Diane Dane
Holmes Osborne Mr. Patterson
Claudia Stedelin Mrs. Patterson
Dawn Maxey Darlene Patterson
Jack Milo Villapiano
Keith Neubert Dentist
Lee Everett Kitty
Sean Whalen Heckler
Clint Howard KJZZ Disc Jockey
Sarah Koskoff Chrissy Thomkins
Mark Brettschneider Talent Show Emcee
Kathleen Kimmont Koss' Secretary
Warren Berlinger Polaroid T.V. Host
Clive Rosengren Wisconsin Cop
Brittney Powell Shades Fan
Jonathan Demme Major Motion Picture Director
Erika Greene Major Motion Picture Assistant
Dave Oliver Rick
Tracy Reiner Anita
Barry Sobel Goodball
Paul Feig KMPC Deejay
Gedde Watanabe Play-Tone Reporter
Michael P. Byrne Play-Tone Reporter
Dick Corman Play-Tone Reporter
Diane McGee Play-Tone Reporter
Randy Fechter Play-Tone Tour Manager
Mars Callahan Disc master Engineers
Benjamin John Parrillo Marine Sergeant
Robert Ridgely Hollywood Showcase Announcer
Marc McClure Hollywood Showcase Director
Karen Praxel Hollywood Showcase Script Supervisor
Paulie Dicocco Hollywood Showcase Floor Manager
Bryan Cranston Virgil 'Gus' Grissom
Charlie Frye Plate Spinner
Colin Hanks Male Page
Elizabeth Hanks Bored Girl in Dress Shop
Bill Wiley Pageant Helper
Cheryl L. Bruton Pageant Helper
Heather Hewitt Sales Lady
Renee Lippin Beautician
Carol Androsky Diner Lady
Ginger Slaughter Ambassador Waitress
Robert Wisdom Bobby Washington
Larry Antonino Scott 'Wolfman' Pell
Kennya J. Ramsey Chantrelline
Jennifer York Folk Girl
Bethany Hartf Folk Girl
Kathy Stuber Folk Girl
Cathryne Senescu Folk Girl

Cameos

Chris Isaak Uncle Bob

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tom Hanks Director
Tom Hanks Screenwriter
Gary Goetzman Producer
Jonathan Demme Producer
Edward Saxon Producer
Tak Fujimoto Director of Photography
Victor Kempster Production Designer
Richard Chew Editor
Colleen Atwood Costume Designer
Howard Shore Composer
Terry Odem Associate Producer
Katterli Frauenfelder Assistant Director
Charles Skouras III Unit Production Manager
Dan Webster Art Director
Merideth Boswell Set Decorator
Thomas R. Ward Special Effects Coordinator
Steve Rundell Visual Effects Supervisor
Cha Blevins Costume Supervisor
John Patrick Pritchett Sound Mixer
Chris Carpenter Re-recording Mixer
Bill W. Benton Re-recording Mixer
Bob Beemer Re-recording Mixer
Richard King Supervising Sound Editor
Michael J. Benavente Sound Effects Editor
James Matheny Dialogue Editor
Kimberly Lambert Dialogue Editor
Robert Troy Dialogue Editor
Alex Gibson Music Editor
Daniel C. Striepeke Makeup
Frank H. Griffin Makeup
Kathryn Blondell Hairstylist
Adam Schlesinger Song Writer
Howard Feuer Casting

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

DVD and Blu-ray Releases for April 2nd, 2013

April 1st, 2013

It's a bad week on the home market. The biggest release of the week is a mini-series, The Bible, but it is earning just about as much criticism as praise. (And not just for the Obama / Satan fiasco.) After that release, the quality quickly drops, so much so that there's a 1950s TV on DVD release on the front page of the new releases. As far as Pick of the Week contenders are concerned, there are not many. The Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One - Avengers Assembled is awesome, but it has a high price and if you are a fan, then you likely have all or nearly all of the movies it contains. The only other major contender is John Dies at the End. It's too bizarre for most moviegoers, but if you are into these types of films, then the DVD or the Blu-ray are worth it. More...

Compare this performance with other movies…

Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 4, 1996 3 $6,208,595   1,870 $3,320   $6,208,595 1
Oct 11, 1996 5 $5,381,295 -13% 1,887 $2,852   $13,103,283 2
Oct 18, 1996 5 $3,866,648 -28% 1,879 $2,058   $17,754,851 3
Oct 25, 1996 9 $2,050,606 -47% 1,586 $1,293   $20,554,737 4
Nov 1, 1996 12 $1,181,717 -42% 941 $1,256   $22,164,288 5
Nov 8, 1996 16 $761,898 -36% 706 $1,079   $23,191,968 6
Nov 15, 1996 18 $468,244 -39% 626 $748   $23,878,694 7
Nov 22, 1996 15 $329,442 -30% 509 $647   $24,315,579 8
Nov 29, 1996 19 $354,455 +8% 415 $854   $24,728,816 9
Dec 6, 1996 15 $192,425 -46% 395 $487   $24,981,674 10
Dec 13, 1996 15 $140,305 -27% 403 $348   $25,180,248 11
Dec 20, 1996 33 $62,063 -56% 165 $376   $25,296,891 12
Dec 27, 1996 42 $89,307 +44% 124 $720   $25,458,013 13
Jan 3, 1997 41 $81,468 -9% 119 $685   $25,632,746 14
Jan 10, 1997 43 $52,849 -35% 97 $545   $25,713,230 15
Jan 24, 1997 56 $25,706   46 $559   $25,809,813 17

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Oct 4, 1996 5 $7,721,988   1,870 $4,129   $7,721,988 1
Oct 11, 1996 5 $6,166,215 -20% 1,887 $3,268   $13,888,203 2
Oct 18, 1996 5 $4,615,928 -25% 1,879 $2,457   $18,504,131 3
Oct 25, 1996 9 $2,478,440 -46% 1,586 $1,563   $20,982,571 4
Nov 1, 1996 13 $1,447,499 -42% 941 $1,538   $22,430,070 5
Nov 8, 1996 18 $980,380 -32% 706 $1,389   $23,410,450 6
Nov 15, 1996 19 $575,687 -41% 626 $920   $23,986,137 7
Nov 22, 1996 15 $388,224 -33% 509 $763   $24,374,361 8
Nov 29, 1996 19 $414,888 +7% 415 $1,000   $24,789,249 9
Dec 6, 1996 15 $250,694 -40% 395 $635   $25,039,943 10
Dec 13, 1996 16 $194,885 -22% 403 $484   $25,234,828 11
Dec 20, 1996 32 $133,878 -31% 165 $811   $25,368,706 12
Dec 27, 1996 43 $182,572 +36% 124 $1,472   $25,551,278 13
Jan 3, 1997 40 $109,103 -40% 119 $917   $25,660,381 14

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records