The Cable Guy
1996, English. Directed by Ben Stiller.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 2,797 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 10 June 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lou Holtz Jr., Ben Stiller, Judd Apatow
- Budget
- $47M
- Box office
- $103M
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The Cable Guy: quick answers
Is The Cable Guy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 2,797 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Cable Guy?
The Cable Guy runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Cable Guy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Cable Guy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Cable Guy suitable for kids?
The Cable Guy is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like The Cable Guy?
If you liked The Cable Guy, try Death to Smoochy, The King of Comedy, The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom.
Who directed The Cable Guy?
The Cable Guy (1996) was directed by Ben Stiller and stars Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann.