The Cable Guy

Movie

1996

1h 36m

PG-13

English

Comedy, Drama, Thriller

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5.9

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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 stalki...

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The Cable Guy

PG-13

Movie

1996

1h 36m

English

Comedy, Drama, Thriller

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Cast

The Cable Guy

Steven M. Kovacs

Robin Harris

Rick

Steven's Father

Steven's Mother

Sam Sweet / Stan Sweet

Eric Roberts

Janeane Garofalo

Medieval Times Waitress

Medieval Times Host

Steven's Boss

Sales Manager

Steven's Secretary

Robin's Date

Basketball Player

Basketball Player

Basketball Player

Basketball Player

Basketball Player

Basketball Player

Basketball Player

Basketball Player

Cable Boy's Mother

Heather

Raul

Directed By: Ben Stiller

Written By: Lou Holtz Jr. (Screenplay)

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LucaBomb354 says...

6 years ago

this movie is scarier than I remember.

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sage020 says...

one year ago

Jim Carrey is great in this one as the crazy cable guy. Lots of great supporting cast as well. I enjoy this one every time I watch it.

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ChevyChaseLampoon says...

12 months ago

A very dark and disturbing film when you burrow right down into it, especially at the end of the film you really do feel for the cable guy. I Never got to see it when it came out, I recall the posters at one of my Blockbusters was very prominent at the time. it's worth a watch, especially if you like Jim Carrey's flavor of humor. Also features a few familiar young faces such as Jack Black and Owen Wilson to boot. Its kind of surreal having a cable guy talking about coax cables at one point, or the over the top hi-fi you see in the film, I can see that being a bit hard to resonate with today's audiences in sch a situation, but growing up around that time you kinda get it a bit more.

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Endermace says...

2 years ago

When it comes to Jim Carrey's movies, this is quite underrated. Jim Carrey still has the classic loveable enthusiasm he always has but with a twist that brings us whole different perspective onto him. This dark comedy mixes many quotable lines and a creepy psychopath personality and Jim Carrey's amazing talent. As a fan of Jim Carrey and Thriller i find this to be one of his best without a doubt. The confused/scared Steven (Matthew Broderick) is a perfect combination as it represents our feelings throughout watching this film. Also combined with Costars Jack black, Leslie Man, Ben Stiller, George Segal, Diane Baker and Andy Dick, you will find that this movie is just full of awesome entertainment, a memorable storyline that is tied in with a fitting soundtrack. This movie is about friendship, love and the trust that bind those together. Do not always trust low scores. I hope you enjoy this magnificent film as i have so many times.

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John Chard

4 years ago

Dark slice of comedy pie from Carrey & Stiller.

As with everything in life, the internet also has its good and bad angles. Here with The Cable Guy, I myself salute the internet highway and in particular the many users of IMDb who have come forth to support this most divisive of movies. Lambasted More

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