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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 behaviour.
Theatrical
Jun 14, 1996
Box Office
$102.8M
Budget
$47.0M
Return
2.2x
DVD / Blu-ray
Sep 15, 1997
Theaters
2
Director
Ben Stiller
Writer
Lou Holtz Jr.
Producers
Brad Grey, Marc Gurvitz, Bernie Brillstein
Music
John Ottman
Studio
Columbia Pictures, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation
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Characters
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Cast
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Jim Carrey
Cable Guy
M
Matthew Broderick
Steven
L
Leslie Mann
Robin
Jack Black
Rick
G
George Segal
Steven's Father
D
Diane Baker
Steven's Mother
Ben Stiller
Sam Sweet
E
Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts
J
Janeane Garofalo
Medieval Waitress
A
Andy Dick
Medieval Host
H
Harry O'Reilly
Steven's Boss
D
David Cross
Sales Manager
A
Amy Stiller
Steven's Secretary
O
Owen Wilson
Robin's Date
K
Keith Gibbs
Basketball Player
T
Tommy Hinkley
Basketball Player
S
Shawn Michael Howard
Basketball Player
J
Jeff Kahn
Basketball Player
S
Suli McCullough
Basketball Player
J
Jeff Michalski
Basketball Player
