That Thing You Do: Flashback to the 1996 Premiere
By Madeline Boardman Updated October 04, 2016 at 01:51 PM EDT
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The 1996 That Thing You Do! Premiere
The 1996 That Thing You Do! Premiere
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Twenty years ago Tuesday, on October 4, 1996, That Thing You Do! arrived in theaters. Directed and written by Tom Hanks (pictured above with wife Rita Wilson), the flick starred Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech, Steve Zahn, and Ethan Embry, among others, chronicling the rise of a rock band in the '60s. The cult hit spent about a month in theaters to the tune of $25.8 million nationwide and picked up an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. In honor of That Thing You Do!'s 20th anniversary, see throwback photos from the movie's '90s premiere, ahead.
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Liv Tyler
Liv Tyler
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Johnathon Schaech
Johnathon Schaech
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Steve Zahn
Steve Zahn
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Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron
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Ron Howard and Cheryl Howard
Ron Howard and Cheryl Howard
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Hank Azaria
Hank Azaria
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Ethan Embry
Ethan Embry
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Ted Danson
Ted Danson
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Gary Sinise and Moira Harris
Gary Sinise and Moira Harris
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Jonathan Demme
Jonathan Demme
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Ellen DeGeneres and Elle Macpherson
Ellen DeGeneres and Elle Macpherson
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Jon Lovitz
Jon Lovitz
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jennifer Love Hewitt
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Antonio Sabato, Jr.
Antonio Sabato, Jr.
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Ross Malinger
Ross Malinger
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Abby Dalton and Kathleen Kinmont
Abby Dalton and Kathleen Kinmont
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