That Thing You Do! is a 1996 musical comedy-drama film directed by Tom Hanks. It tells the story of a small-town Pennsylvania band called The Oneders/The Wonders, who achieve fame with their one-hit song “That Thing You Do!” The film follows their rise through the music industry, and also the inevitable fall of a one-hit wonder.
Here’s how you can watch and stream That Thing You Do! via streaming services such as Hulu.
Is That Thing You Do! available to watch via streaming?
Yes, That Thing You Do! is available to watch via streaming on Hulu.
In 1964, an aspiring jazz drummer named Guy Patterson gets a gig with a local band, The Oneders, after their regular drummer breaks his arm. His quicker beat changes how they sound, especially their song “That Thing You Do!” They win a talent show and land a recording deal in no time. The song’s catchy tune becomes a massive hit, launching them into a new world of fame.
The band starts making TV appearances and even goes on tours. However, tensions rise within the band as their manager pushes them a little too much causing a strain in their relationships. As quickly as they rise, their fame fades away, leaving them to deal with the importance of what matters beyond the music.
The film stars Tom Hanks as Mr. White and Johnathon Schaech as Jimmy Mattingly, the lead singer of the band. Meanwhile, Liv Tyler plays Faye Dolan, the love interest of Jimmy, while a young Ethan Hawke plays Guy Patterson, the charismatic drummer.
Watch That Thing You Do! streaming via Hulu
That Thing You Do! is available to watch on Hulu. It is a popular American streaming service that offers a vast library of on-demand content as well as live TV channels like ABC and ESPN.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
The synopsis of That Thing You Do! is as follows:
“A Pennsylvania band scores a hit in 1964 and rides the star-making machinery as long as it can, with lots of help from its manager.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
