The Cable Guy

The Cable Guy is a 1996 American black comedy film, directed by Ben Stiller, and starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. The film also features Leslie Mann, Jack Black, and Owen Wilson. It was released in North America on Friday, June 14, 1996 by Columbia Pictures. After a failed marriage proposal to his girlfriend Robin, Steven Kovacs moves into his own apartment after they agree to spend some time apart. His cable is installed by enthusiasti... More

Initial release date:

  • Jun 10, 1996

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PG-13 (USA)

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  • 1 h 36 min

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Also known as:

  • The Cable Guy,
  • Dr. Cable

Film

Directed by

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller (Benjamin Edward Stiller) was born in November 30, 1965 in New York, NY. Son of comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Ben has followed his parents footsteps. He always had interest both in acting and directing since he was a kid. Ben started his big screen career appearing in the...

Tagline:

  • There's No Such Thing as Free Cable
  • For Steven Kovacs, the price of cable is about to go up.
  • Once you're hooked... you're his.

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1996
  • Sep 15, 1997
  • Aug 8, 2000
  • Jun 14, 1996
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  • 1 h 36 min

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  • 47,000,000

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Awards

MTV Movie Award for Best Villain Winners

MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance Nominees

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 5,135
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

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