The Cable Guy

1996 "There's no such thing as free cable."

The Cable Guy

6.1 | 1h36m | PG-13 | en | Drama

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.

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6.1 | 1h36m | PG-13 | en | Drama , Comedy , Thriller | More Info

Released: June. 14,1996 | Released Producted By: Columbia Pictures , Brillstein-Grey Entertainment Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Jim Carrey , Matthew Broderick , Leslie Mann

Director

Jeff Knipp

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Columbia Pictures , Brillstein-Grey Entertainment

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Reviews

benjaminweber This is the perfect Jim Carrey film: a comedy, but also a horror film with a more serious message at its heart. Jim Carrey's performance in this is nothing short of awesome. His portrayal of the deranged cable guy who just wants a friend is extremely sinister, while also being entertaining and warm in all the right places. His usual zaniness is there throughout, except subtly tweaked. When combined with the performances of his co-stars, whose characters all behave like normal people, this gives the nail-biting tension that pervades this film. The plot is excellent too, mirroring the balance between comedy and horror in Carrey's performance. It also keeps the audience guessing, never quite going in the direction they expect. There are a couple of subplots as well, which finally connect together in an explosive climax.This is a must-see for any fan of either horror or comedy. An innovative and brilliant film.

Man San Jim Carrey is a very funny guy he is a cable guy who is the lonely person and is a good cable installer there is some very funny scenes. I love this movie the basketball scene along with the Medieval Times scene and the beginning part where he's installing the cable. It is a must- watch movie especially for Jim Carrey friends and the fans.I think it's funny how Jim Carrey is a lonely guy and kind of desperate for friends. The other actor I forget his name it is also good he plays. a character that's having a tough time with his girlfriend and Jim Carrey is trying to help him out.It makes you think Jim Carrey is he bad guy butt I think he's just troubled and is looking to make new friends and help out. But overall Jim Carrey did a good job with this movie.

dr nerdy People think of Jim carry as a goof ball. they think of all the funny movies he has done, but as soon as he is in a serious role it is shot down. Why? People can only except actors for their stereotypes. Yom cruise can only be an action star, morgen freeman can only be a serious actor, Jim carry can only be a goof ball. these are all wrong. Jim carry is a talented actor who has skills in improvisation and comedy. but that does not mean he is not good at other things to. People expected a funny Jim carry role when they went to watch this movie (cabel guy) but instead got one of his most impressive roles in his lifetime. the only other SEriouse movie that Jim played in that was better then this was the number 23. Jim carry can play more then just a freak he can play anything but people seem to dislike it when he does. why is this? is it the fact that we want to believe that Jim carry is truly like his characters in movies or is it the fact that we only ever saw his funny side until now. anybody who watched this movie and disliked it should re watch it only this time take everything you know about Jim carry and throw it down the drain.

JakobGruvberger This is maybe the worst movie ever made. And that comes from a person who usually loves everything Jim Carrey does. And actually he isn't doing anything wrong, he's a great actor, not only in "Dumb and dumber", but in this movie to. The thing is, he should never have participated in this film. The script, the story and everything else with it makes me sick. I bought the movie for about 50 cent, and I can tell you this, I want my 50 cent an 96 minutes back. The beginning of the movie seemed quite interesting, and you thought, this could be one of those movies like "Ace ventura" or "Me, myself and Irene". But then the minutes past and you started wondering when the funny parts would come. The sad truth is, they never came, until the end when the movie ended.