Jim Carrey
Cable Guy
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Jun 14, 1996 · A cable installer becomes obsessed with a customer who rejects his friendship and tries to ruin his life. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this dark comedy film.
- Ben Stiller
- 441
- 3 min
The Cable Guy is a 1996 American absurdist satirical black comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, written by Lou Holtz Jr. and starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. It was released in the United States on June 14, 1996.
- $47 million
- John Ottman
- June 14, 1996
A cable installer (Carrey) becomes obsessed with a customer (Broderick) and stalks him in this dark satire of TV culture. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, but features some hilarious scenes and performances.
- (9.9K)
- Ben Stiller
- PG-13
- Jim Carrey
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Jun 14, 1996 · A black comedy about a manic nerd who becomes a stalker and a pest for a bachelor who moves into his cable service area. The movie is not a satire of cable guys, but a showcase for Jim Carrey's hyperkinetic and bizarre performance. The reviewer criticizes the plot and logic of the movie, which drift into murkier waters and go in a different direction from the original intent.
A comedy thriller about a cable installer (Jim Carrey) who becomes obsessed with his customer (Matthew Broderick) and tries to ruin his life. The web page provides a detailed plot summary, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for the movie.
The Cable Guy. A guy who just wants free cable TV instead gets a new best friend he can't get rid of. 3,946 IMDb 6.1 1 h 32 min 1996. X-Ray PG-13. Comedy · Drama · Biting · Quirky. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy movie. HD $14.09 $4.99. More purchase. options. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
