PlotNest
US
Poster for The Cable Guy

Movie

The Cable Guy

There's no such thing as free cable.

1996 · PG-13 · 1h 36m

Directed by Ben Stiller

6.0

TMDB audience score
2,813 votes, out of 10

Trailer Where to watch

Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Paramount Plus Premium
  • Paramount Plus Essential
  • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
  • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
  • Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel

Free with ads

  • YouTube Free

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

All options on TMDB

Where-to-watch data is provided by JustWatch through TMDB. It differs by country and changes over time, so confirm with the service before paying. PlotNest does not host or stream anything.

Find more stories like this Story Finder opens with the same format, genre and decade, so you can add a mood or a minimum score.

Trailer

Play trailer: Official Trailer

The preview image comes from YouTube. The player loads only after you press play.

Cast

  • Jim Carrey
    Cable Guy

  • Matthew Broderick
    Steven

  • Leslie Mann
    Robin

  • Jack Black
    Rick

  • George Segal
    Steven's Father

  • Diane Baker
    Steven's Mother

  • Ben Stiller
    Sam Sweet

  • Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts

  • Janeane Garofalo
    Medieval Waitress

  • Andy Dick
    Medieval Host

  • Harry O'Reilly
    Steven's Boss

  • David Cross
    Sales Manager

  • Amy Stiller
    Steven's Secretary

  • Owen Wilson
    Robin's Date

  • Keith Gibbs
    Basketball Player

  • Tommy Hinkley
    Basketball Player

  • Shawn Michael Howard
    Basketball Player

  • Jeff Kahn
    Basketball Player