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Feature film — 1996

The Cable Guy (1996)

6.01h 36mComedy — Drama — Thriller

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.

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A high-signal pick with 2,806 votes.

Columbia Pictures / Brillstein-Grey Entertainment / Licht/Mueller Film Corporation

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Director: Ben Stiller

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Cast & crew

Jim Carrey as Cable Guy

Jim Carrey

Cable Guy

Matthew Broderick as Steven

Matthew Broderick

Steven

Leslie Mann as Robin

Leslie Mann

Robin

Jack Black as Rick

Jack Black

Rick

George Segal as Steven's Father

George Segal

Steven's Father

Diane Baker as Steven's Mother

Diane Baker

Steven's Mother

Ben Stiller as Sam Sweet

Ben Stiller

Sam Sweet

Eric Roberts as Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

Janeane Garofalo as Medieval Waitress

Janeane Garofalo

Medieval Waitress

Andy Dick as Medieval Host

Andy Dick

Medieval Host

Harry O'Reilly as Steven's Boss

Harry O'Reilly

Steven's Boss

David Cross as Sales Manager

David Cross

Sales Manager

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