The Cable Guy

Name: The Cable Guy
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1996-06-10
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black, George Segal

1996·Movie·PG-13·96 min·★ 6.0(2,733)

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“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.

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About The Cable Guy

The Cable Guy is a 1996 English-language comedy, drama and thriller film directed by Ben Stiller. The cast is led by Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 2700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Tubi TV.

The Cable Guy was produced by Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, and Licht/Mueller Film Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on June 10, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $47 million, it went on to gross $103 million worldwide.

Director: Ben Stiller
Writers: Lou Holtz Jr.
Release date: June 10, 1996
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $47 million
Box office: $103 million
Production: Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation

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The Cable Guy cast & crew

The Cable Guy was directed by Ben Stiller and written by Lou Holtz Jr..

The cast features Jim Carrey as Cable Guy, Matthew Broderick as Steven, Leslie Mann as Robin, Jack Black as Rick, George Segal as Steven's Father, and Diane Baker as Steven's Mother.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Ottman, cinematography is by Robert Brinkmann, and it was produced by Bernie Brillstein and Brad Grey.

Is The Cable Guy worth watching?

The Cable Guy holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 2,733 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and thriller, The Cable Guy is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Cable Guy

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