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.
Where to watch The Cable Guy in United States
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Where is The Cable Guy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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 available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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
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 2,699 ratings, a more divisive 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
The Cable Guy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Cable Guy
Jim Carrey
Cable Guy
Matthew Broderick
Steven
Leslie Mann
Robin
Jack Black
Rick
George Segal
Steven's Father
Diane Baker
Steven's Mother
Ben Stiller
Sam Sweet
Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts
Janeane Garofalo
Medieval Waitress
Andy Dick
Medieval Host
Harry O'Reilly
Steven's Boss
David Cross
Sales Manager
The Cable Guy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cable Guy in United States?
The Cable Guy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Cable Guy in?
The Cable Guy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cable Guy?
The Cable Guy runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Cable Guy rated?
The Cable Guy is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 2,699 ratings.
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