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The Cable Guy 1996

“There's no such thing as free cable.”

★ 6.0/10 PG-13 ComedyDramaThriller Released
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What is The Cable Guy?

The Cable Guy is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1996
Status
Released
Runtime
96 minutes
Release date
Jun 10, 1996
Studios
Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
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Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

85 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.2/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Comedy #Drama #Thriller

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The Cable Guy is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A recently single man regrets letting an overzealous cable guy into his life.”

Reasons to watch
  • tense cat-and-mouse dynamic
  • engaging thriller elements
Keep in mind
  • the central friendship quickly turns unsettling

Watch it if you enjoy dark comedic thrillers about unwanted obsession.

The film contains dark thematic elements and suspenseful stalking scenarios.

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When was The Cable Guy released?

The film was released in the United States on June 14, 1996.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film combines comedy, drama, and thriller elements.

How long is the film?

The runtime is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

What starts the conflict in the movie?

The conflict begins when cable guy Chip refuses to leave recently single Steven alone after hooking up his apartment.

Why is Steven left to fend for himself?

Steven has to fend for himself because no one else can believe that Chip is capable of such dark behavior.

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