The Cable Guy

The Cable Guy

96 mins | Drama, Comedy, Thriller | June 10, 1996

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.

The Cable Guy

96 mins | Drama, Comedy, Thriller | June 10, 1996

The Cable Guy
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.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation
Original title The Cable Guy
Directors Nilo Otero, Pamela Alch, Frank Davis, Ben Stiller
Writers Lou Holtz Jr.

Cast

Jim Carrey

as Cable Guy

Matthew Broderick

as Steven M. Kovacs

Leslie Mann

as Robin Harris

Jack Black

as Rick

George Segal

as Steven's father

Diane Baker

as Steven's Mother

Ben Stiller

as Sam Sweet / Stan Sweet

Eric Roberts

as Eric Roberts

Janeane Garofalo

as Medieval Times Waitress

Andy Dick

as Medieval Times Host

Harry O'Reilly

as Steven's Boss

David Cross

as Sales Manager

Amy Stiller

as Steven's Secretary

Owen Wilson

as Robin's Date

Keith Gibbs

as Basketball Player

Kathy Griffin

as Cable Boy's Mother

Misa Koprova

as Heather

Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc

as Medevac Pilot

Bob Odenkirk

as Steven's Brother

Charles Napier

as Arresting Officer

Lloyd Kino

as Karaoke Party Guest

Sean Whalen

as Karaoke Party Guest

Michael Rivkin

as Karaoke Party Guest

Aki Aleong

as Karaoke Party Guest

Harper Roisman

as Karaoke Party Guest

Marty Zagon

as Karaoke Party Guest

Dona Hardy

as Karaoke Party Guest

Sandra Thigpen

as Karaoke Party Guest

John C. Moskoff

as Karaoke Party Guest

Paul Greco

as Raul

Joel Murray

as Basketball Player

Kyle Gass

as Couch Potato

Annabelle Gurwitch

as Steven's Sister-in-law