The Cable Guy 1996
“There's no such thing as free cable.”
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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Overview
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.
Should you watch it?
“A recently single man regrets letting an overzealous cable guy into his life.”
- tense cat-and-mouse dynamic
- engaging thriller elements
- 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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