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The Cable Guy

10th June 1996
1h 36m
Ben Stiller
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The Cable Guy is a Comedy Drama film released on 10th June 1996; Ben Stiller directed the film which stars Matthew Broderick, Jim Carrey, and Leslie Mann. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $55,825,796 on its budget.

Plot

A lonely and mentally disturbed cable guy raised on television just wants a new friend, but his target, a designer, rejects him, with bad consequences.

Cast (27)

Matthew Broderick's profile
Matthew Broderick
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Jim Carrey's profile
Jim Carrey The Cable Guy
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Leslie Mann's profile
Leslie Mann
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Jack Black's profile
Jack Black Rick
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Owen Wilson's profile
Owen Wilson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Eric Roberts's profile
Eric Roberts
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
George Segal's profile
George Segal
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 61
Janeane Garofalo's profile
Janeane Garofalo
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Charles Napier's profile
Charles Napier
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 59
David Cross's profile
David Cross
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Andy Dick's profile
Andy Dick
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Sean Whalen's profile
Sean Whalen
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Bob Odenkirk's profile
Bob Odenkirk
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Emilio Rivera's profile
Emilio Rivera
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Kyle Gass's profile
Kyle Gass
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Diane Baker's profile
Diane Baker
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 57
David Bowe's profile
David Bowe
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Kathy Griffin's profile
Kathy Griffin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Joel Murray's profile
Joel Murray
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Tommy Hinkley's profile
Tommy Hinkley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Amy Stiller's profile
Amy Stiller
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Shawn Michael Howard's profile
Shawn Michael Howard
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 26
Ben Stiller's profile
Ben Stiller
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30

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Updated: 26th Feb 2025, 10:31am. Data from JustWatch.

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The Cable Guy FAQ

When was The Cable Guy released?

The Cable Guy was released 28 years ago, on Monday June 10th, 1996.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Cable Guy?

The lead roles are played by Matthew Broderick and Jim Carrey in the role of The Cable Guy.

How much did The Cable Guy cost to make?

The budget was $47,000,000.

How much money did The Cable Guy make?

The worldwide revenue was $102,825,796.

Is The Cable Guy on Netflix?

No, The Cable Guy is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Cable Guy on Amazon Prime?

No, The Cable Guy is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Cable Guy on Disney Plus?

No, The Cable Guy is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Cable Guy Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

15% 20-29
59% 30-39
7% 50-59
4% 60-69
15% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

22% Female
78% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

4% Bad
96% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

4% Architect
4% Cable Guy
4% Waitress
4% Killer
85% Unknown