The Cable Guy (1996): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Cable Guy features Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black, George Segal, Diane Baker. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1996-06-10. Runtime: 96 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (2,817 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Cable Guy?

The Cable Guy is listed as Comedy, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is The Cable Guy?

The Cable Guy runs about 96 minutes.

Who stars in The Cable Guy?

Cast highlights include Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black, George Segal, Diane Baker.

Does Cinema Box stream The Cable Guy?

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