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Where to Watch The Cable Guy (1996) in the US
- 1996
- PG-13
- 1h 36m
- 6.1IMDb
- 56%Rotten Tomatoes
- 56Metascore
The Cable Guy is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Steven Kovak has been kicked out of his apartment by his girlfriend. Steven has a new apartment, and decides to slip the cable guy (Chip) $50 for free cable. Steven then fakes an interest in Chip's line of work. However Chip takes this to heart trying to become Steven's best bud. When Steven no longer wants to be Chips friend the man who can do it all goes on an all out assault to ruin Steven's life. In the backdrop is the delicate sub-plot of the trial of a former kid star for murdering his brother.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Ben Stiller
- Writer
- Lou Holtz Jr.
- Starring
- Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann
Details
- Release date
- Jun 14, 1996
- Language
- English, French
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $60,240,295
- Awards
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total
Where to Watch The Cable Guy (1996) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Cable Guy in the United States?
- The Cable Guy is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Paramount+ (HD) and Sony Pictures Core (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Cable Guy or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Paramount+ (HD) and Sony Pictures Core (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Cable Guy for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on YouTube (HD).
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