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The Cable Guy

The Cable Guy

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 10, 1996

Runtime

1h 36m

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Thriller

User Score

60%

Original Title

The Cable Guy

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation

Director

Ben Stiller

Budget

$47,000,000

Revenue

$102,825,796

Description

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.