The Cable Guy

– When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up -- and..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1996
The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy (1996)

When recently single Steven moves into his new apartment, cable guy Chip comes to hook him up -- and doesn't let go. Initially, Chip is just overzealous in his desire to be Steven's pal, but when Steven tries to end the "friendship," Chip shows his dark side. He begins stalking Steven, who's left to fend for himself because no one else can believe Chip's capable of such behavior.

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Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
USA
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The Cable Guy (1996) - Trailer

Release Date:

14 Jun 1996

Language:

English, French

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

The Cable Guy

The Cable Guy
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Plot:

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.

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination.

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Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
53%
Metacritic:
56%

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