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The Cable Guy

“There's no such thing as free cable.”

6.019961h 36mComedyDramaThriller
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The Cable Guy at a glance

The Cable Guy is a 1996 comedy and drama film, running 1h 36m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video.

12 age rating1h 36mComedyDrama

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1996-06-10
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Director
Ben Stiller
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.0 / 10 · 2,813 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names
Jim CarreyCable Guy
Matthew BroderickSteven
Leslie MannRobin
Jack BlackRick
George SegalSteven's Father
Diane BakerSteven's Mother
Ben StillerSam Sweet
Eric RobertsEric Roberts
Janeane GarofaloMedieval Waitress
Andy DickMedieval Host
Harry O'ReillySteven's Boss
David CrossSales Manager
Amy StillerSteven's Secretary
Owen WilsonRobin's Date

Questions about The Cable Guy

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Where can I watch The Cable Guy in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Cable Guy is listed on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Cable Guy suitable for children?

The Cable Guy is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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…

How long is The Cable Guy?

The Cable Guy runs for 1h 36m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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