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The Cable Guy

A chance encounter with a quirky cable installer sets off a series of hilarious events that threaten to upend a struggling designer's career and reputation.

After a breakup, Steven moves into a new apartment and tries to sweeten the deal with the cable guy, Chip, by giving him a $50 bribe. Chip takes the gift to heart and becomes overly enthusiastic about their budding friendship, much to Steven's dismay. As Steven tries to distance himself from Chip, the cable guy's obsessive behavior escalates into a full-blown vendetta against Steven. Meanwhile, a former child star's murder trial serves as a dark backdrop to the chaos.

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Main Cast

Jim CarreyJim CarreyCable Guy
Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickSteven
Leslie MannLeslie MannRobin
Jack BlackJack BlackRick
George SegalGeorge SegalSteven's Father
Diane BakerDiane BakerSteven's Mother
Ben StillerBen StillerSam Sweet
Eric RobertsEric RobertsEric Roberts
Janeane GarofaloJaneane GarofaloMedieval Waitress
Andy DickAndy DickMedieval Host
Harry O'ReillyHarry O'ReillySteven's Boss
David CrossDavid CrossSales Manager
Amy StillerAmy StillerSteven's Secretary
Owen WilsonOwen WilsonRobin's Date
Keith GibbsKeith GibbsBasketball Player
Tommy HinkleyTommy HinkleyBasketball Player
Shawn Michael HowardShawn Michael HowardBasketball Player
Jeff KahnJeff KahnBasketball Player
Suli McCulloughSuli McCulloughBasketball Player
Jeff MichalskiJeff MichalskiBasketball Player
Joel MurrayJoel MurrayBasketball Player
Andrew ShaiferAndrew ShaiferBasketball Player
Kathy GriffinKathy GriffinCable Boy's Mother
Misa KoprovaMisa KoprovaHeather
Paul GrecoPaul GrecoRaul
Aki AleongAki AleongKaraoke Party Guest
Dona HardyDona HardyKaraoke Party Guest
Lloyd KinoLloyd KinoKaraoke Party Guest
Michael RivkinMichael RivkinKaraoke Party Guest
Harper RoismanHarper RoismanKaraoke Party Guest
Sandra ThigpenSandra ThigpenKaraoke Party Guest
Sean WhalenSean WhalenKaraoke Party Guest
Marty ZagonMarty ZagonKaraoke Party Guest
Cynthia LamontagneCynthia LamontagneRestaurant Hostess
James O'ConnellJames O'ConnellBathroom Attendant
Douglas Robert JacksonDouglas Robert JacksonBathroom Patron
Charles NapierCharles NapierArresting Officer
Christopher MichaelChristopher MichaelArresting Officer
Charles RobinsonCharles RobinsonSteven's Lawyer
John F. O'DonohueJohn F. O'DonohuePrison Guard
Lydell M. CheshierLydell M. CheshierJail Inmate
Jason LarimoreJason LarimoreJail Inmate
Ahmad ReeseAhmad ReeseJail Inmate
Emilio RiveraEmilio RiveraJail Inmate
Bob OdenkirkBob OdenkirkSteven's Brother
Julie HaydenJulie HaydenSteven's Sister
Annabelle GurwitchAnnabelle GurwitchSteven's Sister-in-Law
Blake BoydBlake BoydSteven's Brother-in-Law
Liza D'AgostinoLiza D'AgostinoNewsroom Researcher
Tabitha SorenTabitha SorenTabitha Soren
Rikki KliemanRikki KliemanRikki Klieman
Leonard O. TurnerLeonard O. TurnerSam Sweet Judge
Carlo AllenCarlo AllenSam Sweet Court Judge
Conrad JanisConrad JanisFather ('Double Trouble')
Mark ThompsonMark ThompsonNewsroom Reporter
Kyle GassKyle GassCouch Potato
David BoweDavid BoweHelicopter Paramedic
Tress MacNeilleTress MacNeilleCable Boy's Mother (voice) (uncredited)
Jeremy ApplegateJeremy ApplegateSerf #4 (uncredited)
Hal DionHal DionLead Officer (uncredited)
Mark FiteMark FiteMedieval Times Knight (uncredited)
Alex D. LinzAlex D. LinzTony (uncredited)
John C. MoskoffJohn C. MoskoffKaraoke Party Guest (uncredited)
David StepkinDavid StepkinPartygoer (uncredited)
Don LaFontaineDon LaFontaineTV Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Creators

Ben StillerBen StillerDirector
Lou Holtz Jr.Lou Holtz Jr.Screenplay

The Cable Guy Videos

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

THE CABLE GUY (1996) – Gag Reel

THE CABLE GUY (1996) – Gag Reel

The Making of THE CABLE GUY (1996)

The Making of THE CABLE GUY (1996)

The Cable Guy (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Cable Guy (1996) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about The Cable Guy

Studio(s): Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

Originally Released: Canada, Jun 14, 1996

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $102,825,796.00

Budget: $47,000,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Thriller

The Cable Guy: Where to Watch Online in Canada?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "The Cable Guy" by streaming it on the following platforms: Crave Starz or alternatively, you can enjoy it completely free of charge with advertisements on the following platforms: CTV. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "The Cable Guy" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, YouTube, Cineplex.

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