Tom Hanks writes, directs and co-stars in this refreshing, big hearted comedy that captures the overnight triumph of an American rock band during the glory days of rock and roll.
When a young appliance salesman agrees to fill in for an injured drummer in a local talent show, four shooting stars are born. Faster than you say "That Thing You Do", a Play-Tone Records executive (Hanks) signs the group and catapults them to fame as their signature tune skyboxes to the top of the charts!