1996 · Comedy / Drama / Thriller
The Cable Guy
There's no such thing as free cable.
When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous in his desire to be Steven's pal, but when Steven tries to end the 'friendship', Chip shows his dark side. He begins stalking Steven, who's left to fend for himself because no one else can believe Chip's capable of such behaviour.
- 6.0/10 · 2,773 votes
- 1h 36m
- June 10, 1996
- English
Directed by Ben Stiller
About The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy is a 1996 comedy, drama, and thriller film directed by Ben Stiller. It runs 1h 36m. It was released on June 10, 1996.
When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up—and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous in his desire to be Steven's pal, but when Steven tries to end the 'friendship', Chip shows his dark side. He begins stalking Steven, who's left to fend for himself because no one else can believe Chip's capable of such behaviour.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 6.0 out of 10, based on 2,773 TMDB votes.
The Cable Guy Details
- Title
- The Cable Guy
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Rating
- 6.0/10 from 2,773 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Ben Stiller
- Writers
- Lou Holtz Jr.
- Budget
- $47,000,000
- Box office
- $102,825,796
- Keywords
- prison, prostitute, karaoke, obsession, dark comedy, medieval, cable guy, frenemies
The Cable Guy Release Date
The Cable Guy was released on June 10, 1996. More 1996 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
The Cable Guy Genres
The Cable Guy is filed under the genres below.
The Cable Guy Cast
Jim CarreyCable Guy
Matthew BroderickSteven
Leslie MannRobin
Jack BlackRick
George SegalSteven's Father
Diane BakerSteven's Mother
Ben StillerSam Sweet
Eric RobertsEric Roberts
Janeane GarofaloMedieval Waitress
Andy DickMedieval Host
Harry O'ReillySteven's Boss
David CrossSales Manager
Amy StillerSteven's Secretary
Owen WilsonRobin's Date
The Cable Guy Trailer
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