Movie·1996·1h 36m
The Cable Guy
There's no such thing as free cable.
Directed By
Ben Stiller
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Lou Holtz Jr.
Producer
Judd Apatow, Andrew Licht
Cinematography
Robert Brinkmann
Music
John Ottman
Editor
Steven Weisberg
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
2,657 votes
Where to watch
Region: IN
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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
Tommy Hinkley
Basketball Player
Shawn Michael Howard
Basketball Player
Jeff Kahn
Basketball Player
// crew
Crew
Ben Stiller
Director
Lou Holtz Jr.
Screenplay
Judd Apatow
Producer
Andrew Licht
Producer
Marc Gurvitz
Executive Producer
Brad Grey
Executive Producer
Bernie Brillstein
Executive Producer
Jeffrey A. Mueller
Producer
Robert Brinkmann
Director of Photography
Steven Weisberg
Editor
John Ottman
Original Music Composer
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