The Cable Guy
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “There's no such thing as free cable.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Thriller
- Director
- Ben Stiller
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 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🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cable Guy about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Cable Guy?
- The Cable Guy was directed by Ben Stiller.
- When was The Cable Guy released?
- The Cable Guy was released on June 10, 1996.
- How long is The Cable Guy?
- The Cable Guy has a runtime of 1h 36m.
- Where can I track The Cable Guy?
- You can track The Cable Guy on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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