The Cable Guy (1996)
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.
Director: Ben Stiller
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: June 10, 1996
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Lou Holtz Jr. (Screenplay)
Music: John Ottman
Cinematography: Robert Brinkmann
Editing: Steven Weisberg
Production: Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $47M
Box Office: $103M
Original Language: en
Themes
Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor
Keywords
prison, prostitute, karaoke, obsession, dark comedy, medieval, cable guy, frenemies, satirical, bold, farcical, sardonic
Trailer
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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.
- Who stars in The Cable Guy?
- The Cable Guy stars Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black, George Segal, Diane Baker.
- How long is The Cable Guy?
- The Cable Guy has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Cable Guy?
- The Cable Guy is a Comedy, Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Cable Guy?
- The Cable Guy had a budget of $47M.
- How much did The Cable Guy gross?
- The Cable Guy grossed $103M worldwide.
- Where was The Cable Guy produced?
- The Cable Guy was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Cable Guy?
- The themes of The Cable Guy include: Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor.