The Cable Guy (1996)
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Reviews Counted:920
Fresh:523
Rotten:397
Average Rating:5.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: When Steven Kovacs orders cable TV for his apartment, he has no idea how much he'll regret it. That's because the installer sent to his home is Chip Douglas, a lonely, lisping, parasitic geek, who... When Steven Kovacs orders cable TV for his apartment, he has no idea how much he'll regret it. That's because the installer sent to his home is Chip Douglas, a lonely, lisping, parasitic geek, who just might be psychotic. Chip immediately bonds with vulnerable milquetoast Steve -- and then refuses to leave him alone. Chip's wild behavior proceeds to make his victim's life a living hell, and even jeopardizes Steve's attempt to reconcile with his girlfriend. How far will Chip go... and will Steve ever put his foot down? [More]
Starring: Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, George Segal
Starring: Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, George Segal, Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, David Bowe, David Cross
Director: Ben Stiller
Director: Ben Stiller
Producer: Judd Apatow
Screenwriter: Judd Apatow
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