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  2. Plot. In 1964, Guy Patterson, an aspiring jazz drummer, is working in his family's appliance store in Erie, Pennsylvania, when he is asked by friends Jimmy and Lenny to perform a song Jimmy wrote at a talent show with their band to cover for their regular drummer Chad, who broke his arm.

  3. Oct 8, 2016 · EXACTLY 20 years after hit movie That Thing You Do! premiered (and the titular song began playing in a loop in our heads) a leading cast member has finally revealed one massive secret. The cult ...

  4. 1. Is “That Thing You Do” based on a true story? No, the film is a work of fiction; however, it draws inspiration from the experiences of real bands during the 1960s. 2. Did Tom Hanks write the hit song “That Thing You Do”? No, the song was written by Adam Schlesinger, who was a member of the band Fountains of Wayne. 3. Where was the ...

    • Cinderella Man (2005) The True Story: In the middle of the Great Depression, James Braddock (Russell Crowe) is an ex-boxer with a busted hand who can’t feed his starving family because *spoiler alert* it’s the GREAT Depression (not the MEDIOCRE depression) and no one can feed their families.
    • The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) The True Story: The Pursuit of Happyness is based on the life of Chris Gardner (Will Smith), a self-made salesman-turned-stockbroker-turned-philanthropist who went through untold hard times before finally scraping his way to success.
    • Moneyball (2011) The True Story: Written by Aaron Sorkin, Moneyball is based on the 2003 nonfiction bestseller, “Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game”, by Michael Lewis.
    • The King’s Speech (2010) The True Story: “Britain’s Prince Albert (Colin Firth) must ascend the throne as King George VI but he has a speech impediment.
  5. Is “That Thing You Do!” based on a true story? No, the film is entirely fictional. It pays homage to the countless bands that experienced fleeting fame during the 1960s music scene.

  6. Jul 15, 2023 · Whether they're famous historical retellings or uncovered accounts that feel somehow seem stranger than fiction, here are 10 movies based on true stories that you can stream right now. Best...

  7. Jan 3, 2024 · Whether you're looking to relive history or for a dose of human experience, here's a list of some of the best movies based on a true story. ‘Moneyball’ (2011) “Moneyball” brought Michael Lewis'...