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Cast

Jim Carrey
as Chip Douglas

Matthew Broderick
as Steven Kovacs

Leslie Mann
as Robin Harris

Jack Black
as Rick

George Segal
as Earl Kovacs

Diane Baker
as Mrs. Kovacs

Ben Stiller
as Sam Sweet

George Baker

Harry O'Reilly
as Hal

Janeane Garofalo
as Medieval Waitress

Andy Dick
as Medieval Host

David Cross
as Sales Manager

Owen Wilson
as Robin's Date

Eric Roberts
as Himself

Misa Koprova
as Heather

Amy Stiller
as Steven's Secretary

Keith Gibbs
as Basketball Player

Tommy Hinkley
as Basketball Player

Shawn Michael Howard
as Basketball Player

Jeff Kahn
as Basketball Player

Suli McCullough
as Basketball Player

Jeff Michalski
as Basketball Player

Joel Murray
as Basketball Player

Andrew Shaifer
as Basketball Player

Donna Hardy
as Karaoke Party Guest

Cameron Starman
as Cable Boy

Kathy Griffin
as Cable Boy's Mother

Jeremy Applegate
as Medieval Times Serf

Adam Consolo
as Medieval Times Serf

Michael Fossat
as Medieval Times Serf

Kennedy Kabasares
as Medieval Times Serf

Robert L. Rasner
as Medieval Times Serf

Paul Greco
as Raul

Aki Aleong
as Karaoke Party Guest

Dona Hardy
as Karaoke Party Guest

Lloyd Kino
as Karaoke Party Guest

Sara Lowell
as Karaoke Party Guest

Cynthia Mason
as Karaoke Party Guest

Liza D'Agostino
as Newsroom Researcher

Michael Rivkin
as Karaoke Party Guest

Harper Roisman
as Karaoke Party Guest

Sandra Thigpen
as Karaoke Party Guest

Sean Whalen
as Karaoke Party Guest

Marty Zagon
as Karaoke Party Guest

Staci Flood
as Karaoke Video Dancer

Mary Lee
as Karaoke Video Dancer

Raydeen Revilla
as Karaoke Video Dancer

Darlene Worley
as Karaoke Video Dancer

Cynthia Lamontagne
as Restaurant Hostess

James O'Connell
as Bathroom Attendant

Douglas Robert Jackson
as Bathroom Patron

Charles Napier
as Arresting Officer

Christopher Michael
as Arresting Officer

Charles Robinson
as Steven's Lawyer

John O'Donohue
as Prison Guard

Lydell M. Cheshier
as Jail Inmate

Jason Larimore
as Jail Inmate

Ahmad Reese
as Jail Inmate

Emilio Rivera
as Jail Inmate

Bob Odenkirk
as Steven's Brother

Julie Hayden
as Steven's Sister

Annabelle Gurwitch
as Steven's Sister-in-Law

Blake Boyd
as Steven's Brother-in-Law

Lisa D'Agostino
as Newsroom Researcher

Tabitha Soren
as Herself

Rikki Klieman
as Herself

Robert Simels
as Himself

Leonard O. Turner
as Sam Sweet Judge

Carlo Allen
as Sam Sweet Court Judge

Conrad Janis
as Father `Double Trouble'

Thomas Scott
as Sam at 8 years

Steven Scott
as Stan at 8 years

Christine Devine
as Anchor Woman

Mark Thompson
as Newsroom Reporter

Wendy Walsh
as Reporter Outside Courtroom

Marion Dugan
as Robin's Neighbor

Bill Beasley
as Nuclear Dad

Christine Beasley
as Nuclear Mom

Adam Beasley
as Nuclear Kid

Devon Beasley
as Nuclear Kid

Barbara Babbin
as Bar Patron

Frank Davis
as Bar Patron

Julian Reyes
as Bar Patron

Kyle Gass
as Couch Potato

David Bowe
as Helicopter Paramedic

Robert "Bobby Z" Zajonc
as Pilot

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Audience Reviews for The Cable Guy

• Nov 26, 2014

  A satirical comedy from director Ben Stiller, The Cable Guy has a bit of trouble combining the laughs with the social commentary. The story follows Steven Kovacs, who's recently separated from his girlfriend and is befriended by his local cable guy, Chip; but things take a dark turn when Chip shows an unhealthy obsession with Steven. Starring Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, and Leslie Mann, the film has a solid cast that has a good amount of comedic talent (including cameos from Stiller and alumni from is television series). But there are some script issues, as there's a subplot about a Hollywood murder trial that awkwardly forced in. And, the commentary about television addiction feels heavy handed and separated from the main story arc. Yet despite a little unevenness, The Cable Guy delivers some good laughs.
  Dann M Super Reviewer
• Aug 01, 2013

  Jim Carrey shines as usual, but the film can be easily forgettable with the amount of simplistic humor and tone. The Cable Guy has its moments but is easily brought down from its bland comedy and sometimes creepy undertone. 2.5/5
  

  Eugene B Super Reviewer
• Jan 20, 2013

  Jim Carey plays a neglected Cable Guy and is about as annoying as a car alarm going off at 3.00 am. But that is the part he is playing and it would be hard to imagine any other actor in his role. For Carey fans The Cable Guy is right up there with the best. As Chip Douglas he is superb and genuinely makes the audience feel sorry for him. There are many memorable scenes that make me chuckle just thinking about them. The attack in the wash room "squi-bob", the nightmare-come-dreamscape sequence, the basketball game, the Karaoke jam (who knew Carey could sing) and my favourite of the movie, the scene at Medieval Times. For me this is the best and funniest part of the movie. Carey looks brilliant as a knight ... if a little like the main character from Dragon's Lair (a popular 80's arcade classic). Cable Guy was Ben Stiller first big budget director's debut and I feel any short comings on quality can come down to this and his lack of experience at the time i.e. continuity and mase-en-scene. Although many ideas he has brought to the mix are just brilliant. I have watched this movie many times and do find it funny, if a little uncomfortable in places. I like the constant sub-storey of television and how it influences people. For Chip he feels a connection with TV as his mother was never around, makes references like "the babysitter" and consider television a friend. For the character of Steven (played by Matthew Broderick) he reaches for the phone to buy a self-help package following a TV advert when he is at a low point. Talking of Broderick, I am not a lover of him and for me he is poor and unconvincing. The Cable Guy is not a great movie, it looks and feels low-budget, it seems sparse, bland and poorly put together but is a success in other ways. It sets out to be a light-hearted funny movie, that entertains the viewer, has a message and showcases Jim Carey's "rubber-faced" over-the-top comedy skills. On all of these fronts it delivers.
  James C Super Reviewer
• Aug 11, 2012

  A big hit and miss, yet it's a pretty good cult film. Confusing and not amazing during the first watch. However the second time, it was funnier and certain lines became more recognised. Lets face it, this is for Jim Carrey fans. 'The Cable Guy' is not as iconic as 'Ace Ventura'. It isn't as touching as 'The Truman Show', but you either watch it or you don't, you love it or hate it.
  Samuel R Super Reviewer

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