The 1996 Tom Hanks film “That Thing You Do!” was shot in Southern California. The opening of the film is seen from Orange Circle, a popular shopping and dining area in Orange, California.

LOCATION: Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866
The Patterson’s Appliances store can be found there.

LOCATION: 129 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866
The Watson’s drug store and restaurant could be found in the same area. It also appeared in such films as “The Benchwarmers” and “The Stepford Children.” While the building is still there, it is no longer Watson’s.

LOCATION: 116 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
The house where the band rehearses can be found in Pasadena. However, only the garage appears in the film.

LOCATION: 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
The band performs at The Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, with their name appearing on the marquee.

LOCATION: 842 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
One of my favorite “lite” movies. Nothing mind-blowing in it, but goes down ever so smoothly.
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