The Cable Guy (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, The Cable Guy is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Ben Stiller, running about 96 minutes. “There's no such thing as free cable.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Cable Guy stars Jim Carrey as The Cable Guy, Matthew Broderick as Steven M. Kovacs, Leslie Mann as Robin Harris and Jack Black as Rick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Cable Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $102.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cable Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cable Guy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cable Guy (1996)?
- In US, The Cable Guy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cable Guy worth watching?
- The Cable Guy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cable Guy?
- The Cable Guy stars Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black and George Segal.
- When was The Cable Guy released?
- The Cable Guy was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.