The Cable Guy
“There's no such thing as free cable.”
1996•PG-13•1h 36m•6.0•Released
ComedyDramaThriller
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
Writer
Lou Holtz Jr., Ben Stiller, Judd Apatow
Budget
$47M
Revenue
$103M
Languages
English
Studio
Columbia Pictures
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
Harry O'Reilly
Steven's Boss
David Cross
Sales Manager
Amy Stiller
Steven's Secretary
Owen Wilson
Robin's Date
Keith Gibbs
Basketball Player
Production
Company
Columbia Pictures
Company
Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
Company
Licht/Mueller Film Corporation
Producer
Judd Apatow
Producer
Andrew Licht
Producer
Jeffrey A. Mueller
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