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Release Date:
14 June 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Once you let him into your house, you'll never get him out of your life! morePlot:
A lonely and disturbed cable guy raised on television just wants a new friend, but his target, a designer, rejects him, with bad consequences. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(19 articles)
NBC Kicks Off Viral Marketing for Funny People (From MovieWeb. 28 May 2009, 11:37 AM, PDT)
Apatow: 'Carrey's Cable Guy Was Not A Flop'
(From WENN. 21 May 2009, 2:55 PM, PDT)
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watch it again. highly underrated moreUS TV Schedule:
| Mon. July 6 | 11:15 AM | HBO | |||
| Sun. July 12 | 10:00 AM | HBO | |||
| Fri. July 17 | 6:00 PM | HBO | more |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Jim Carrey | ... | The Cable Guy | |
| Matthew Broderick | ... | Steven M. Kovacs | |
| Leslie Mann | ... | Robin Harris | |
| Jack Black | ... | Rick | |
| George Segal | ... | Steven's Father | |
| Diane Baker | ... | Steven's Mother | |
| Ben Stiller | ... | Sam Sweet / Stan Sweet | |
| Eric Roberts | ... | Eric Roberts | |
| Janeane Garofalo | ... | Medieval Times Waitress | |
| Andy Dick | ... | Medieval Times 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 |
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Rated PG-13 for dark thematic elements and crude humor.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
96 minCountry:
USAColour:
Colour (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
UK:12 (cut) | Iceland:12 | South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Denmark:12 | Finland:K-12/9 | Germany:12 | Italy:T | Netherlands:AL | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34332)Fun Stuff
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The clip of the movie starring Clint Eastwood that the cable guy is watching as a child is from Play Misty for Me (1971). moreGoofs:
Continuity: The telephone handset suddenly appears in Chip's hand as he talks to Steven in jail. moreQuotes:
Steven: You're right. That's incredibly insightful.Chip Douglas: I know. It was Jerry Springer's final thought on Friday's show.
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Hey Man, Nice Shot moreFAQ
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the most astonishing thing about the cable guy is that it simply wasn't liked by critics! however, this was to be expected given the way it was promoted. Not just another Jim Carrey "stupid humour" movie as it was unfortuanately promoted as, the cable guy was an entirely different genre; a comedy so dark it bordered on horror/thriller. and it is utterly brilliant.
to watch this movie a second time is highly recommended, as is an open mind to the dark web that Ben Stiller weaves masterfully. The actors fill their roles extremely well; Broderick perhaps a little underwhelming, but Carrey's astonishingly dark and eerie portrayal of his character carries the film. the cameos are brilliant, and show the respect the movie received by those who read the script, with many top actors willing to appear for only short roles. in the vein of other Stiller comedies that must not be taken at face value, such as the classic Zoolander, this film genuinely needs a repeat viewing. and try to forget Carrey was ever Ace Ventura before you watch the movie. naysayers will be converted!
full marks!