The Cable Guy (1996)

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Ben Stiller Director previously directed Reality Bites

This movie about an overzealous cable guy was Ben Stiller's second movie as director.

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The part of the Cable Guy was originally written for Chris Farley, but scheduling conflicts forced him to decline the role.

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Reference: The Silence of the Lambs

At Medieval Times, The Cable Guy put chicken skin on his face and imitates Hannibal Lecter saying, "Silence...of the Lambs!... Hello, Clarice"

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Quote: The Cable Guy

"The password is foreskin"

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Writers
Cast
Jim Carrey The Cable Guy
Matthew Broderick Steven M. Kovacs
Leslie Mann Robin Harris
Jack Black Rick
George Segal Steven's Father
Diane Baker Steven's Mother
Ben Stiller Sam Sweet
Eric Roberts Eric Roberts
Janeane Garofalo Medieval Times Waitress
Andy Dick Medieval Times Host
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General Information Edit
Name The Cable Guy
US Release June 14, 1996
UK Release July 12, 1996
AUS Release June 20, 1996
Runtime 96
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English
Genre(s)
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Comedy
Drama
Theme(s)
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obsession
breaking up
Rating PG-13
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  • In today's dollars
    Domestic $60,240,295
    Foreign +42,585,501
  • = total worldwide gross $102,825,796
  • - a reported budget of $47,000,000
  • = a 118.8% net profit of $55,825,796
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