Movie · 1996
The Cable Guy
“There's no such thing as free cable.”
Released 10 June 1996 96 min Comedy / Drama / Thriller More from 1996 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗
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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How old were they?
Dona Hardy
as Karaoke Party Guest
Conrad Janis
as Father ('Double Trouble')
George Segal
as Steven's Father
Charles Napier
as Arresting Officer
Diane Baker
as Steven's Mother
Eric Roberts
as Eric Roberts
Tommy Hinkley
as Basketball Player
Jim Carrey
as Cable Guy
Matthew Broderick
as Steven
Amy Stiller
as Steven's Secretary
Annabelle Gurwitch
as Steven's Sister-in-Law
Bob Odenkirk
as Steven's Brother
David Cross
as Sales Manager
David Bowe
as Helicopter Paramedic
Janeane Garofalo
as Medieval Waitress
Ben Stiller
as Sam Sweet
Andy Dick
as Medieval Host
Owen Wilson
as Robin's Date
Jack Black
as Rick
Leslie Mann
as Robin
Harry O'Reilly
as Steven's Boss
Keith Gibbs
as Basketball Player
John F. O'Donohue
as Prison Guard
Mark Thompson
as Newsroom Reporter
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The numbers
59years between the oldest and youngest billed
83Dona Hardy — oldest on the call sheet
24Leslie Mann — youngest billed
40average age of the credited cast