Movie "The Cable Guy" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Cable Guy"

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) 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.

Starring actors in "The Cable Guy" movie:

Jim Carrey as a character The Cable Guy Jim Carrey also starred in the next movies: "Bruce Almighty" in a role of Bruce Nolan; "The Mask" in a role of Stanley Ipkiss; "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" in a role of Joel Barish; "Liar Liar" in a role of Fletcher Reede; "Man on the Moon" in a role of Andy Kaufman/Tony Clifton; "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" in a role of Count Olaf; "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" in a role of Ace Ventura; "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" in a role of Ace Ventura; "Fun with Dick and Jane" in a role of Dick Harper; "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" in a role of Grinch; "The Number 23" in a role of Walter Sparrow/Fingerling; "Horton Hears a Who!" in a role of Horton; "The Dead Pool" in a role of Johnny Squares; "Yes Man" in a role of Carl Allen; "Batman Forever" in a role of Dr. Edward Nygma; "The Truman Show" in a role of Truman Burbank; "Once Bitten" in a role of Mark Kendall; "Earth Girls Are Easy" in a role of Wiploc; "Me, Myself & Irene" in a role of Hank; "I Love You Phillip Morris" in a role of Steven Russell;

Matthew Broderick as a character Steven M. Kovacs Matthew Broderick also starred in the next movies: "Godzilla" in a role of Dr. Niko Tatopoulos; "The Stepford Wives" in a role of Walter Kresby; "Glory" in a role of Col. Robert Gould Shaw; "Deck the Halls" in a role of Steve Finch; "The Lion King 1½" in a role of Simba; "The Road to Wellville" in a role of William Lightbody; "Bee Movie" in a role of Adam Flayman; "The Producers" in a role of Leo Bloom; "Then She Found Me" in a role of Ben; "Family Business" in a role of Adam McMullen; "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" in a role of Ferris Bueller; "The Freshman" in a role of Clark Kellogg/Narrator; "The Tale of Despereaux" in a role of Despereaux; "Election" in a role of Jim McAllister; "The Lion King" in a role of Adult Simba; "Ladyhawke" in a role of Phillipe Gaston; "Wonderful World" in a role of Ben Singer;

Leslie Mann as a character Robin Harris Leslie Mann also starred in the next movies: "Big Daddy" in a role of Corinne Maloney; "Last Man Standing" in a role of Wanda; "Knocked Up" in a role of Debbie; "The 40 Year Old Virgin" in a role of Nicky; "George of the Jungle" in a role of Ursula Stanhope; "17 Again" in a role of Scarlett O'Donnell - Adult; "Funny People" in a role of Laura; "Stealing Harvard" in a role of Elaine Warner; "I Love You Phillip Morris" in a role of Debbie;

Jack Black as a character Rick Jack Black also starred in the next movies: "Ice Age" in a role of Zeke; "The Jackal" in a role of Ian Lamont; "Shark Tale" in a role of Lenny; "King Kong" in a role of Carl Denham; "Saving Silverman" in a role of J.D. McNugent; "The School of Rock" in a role of Dewey Finn; "Nacho Libre" in a role of Nacho; "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny" in a role of JB; "The Holiday" in a role of Miles; "Be Kind Rewind" in a role of Jerry Gerber; "Kung Fu Panda" in a role of Po; "Tropic Thunder" in a role of Jeff 'Fats' Portnoy; "Year One" in a role of Zed;

George Segal as a character Steven's Father George Segal also starred in the next movies: "Look Who's Talking" in a role of Albert; "Billy & Mandy's Big Boogey Adventure" in a role of Horror; "Flirting with Disaster" in a role of Ed Coplin; "Dinotopia: Quest for the Ruby Sunstone" in a role of Albagon; "For the Boys" in a role of Art Silver; "The Babysitter" in a role of Bill Holsten; "Direct Hit" in a role of James Tronson; "Stick" in a role of Barry Braham; "The Brothers Warner" in a role of Himself;

Diane Baker as a character Steven's Mother Diane Baker also starred in the next movies: "Murder at 1600" in a role of Kitty Neil, First Lady; "The 300 Spartans" in a role of Ellas; "The Prize" in a role of Emily Stratman; "The Net" in a role of Mrs. Bennett;

Ben Stiller as a character Sam Sweet/Stan Sweet Ben Stiller also starred in the next movies: "Duplex" in a role of Alex Rose; "Meet the Parents" in a role of Gaylord 'Greg' Focker; "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" in a role of White Goodman; "Along Came Polly" in a role of Reuben Feffer; "Meet the Fockers" in a role of Greg Focker; "Madagascar" in a role of Alex; "Empire of the Sun" in a role of Dainty; "Starsky & Hutch" in a role of David Starsky; "There's Something About Mary" in a role of Ted Stroehmann; "Reality Bites" in a role of Michael Grates; "Night at the Museum" in a role of Larry Daley; "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny" in a role of Guitar Center Guy; "The Heartbreak Kid" in a role of Eddie Cantrow; "Zero Effect" in a role of Steve Arlo; "Mystery Men" in a role of Mr. Furious; "Zoolander" in a role of Derek Zoolander; "Flirting with Disaster" in a role of Mel Coplin; "Keeping the Faith" in a role of Rabbi Jake Schram; "Tropic Thunder" in a role of Speedman; "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" in a role of Alex;

Eric Roberts as a character Eric Roberts Eric Roberts also starred in the next movies: "The Odyssey" in a role of Eurymachus; "The Specialist" in a role of Tomas Leon; "Final Analysis" in a role of Jimmy Evans; "National Security" in a role of Nash; "Spun" in a role of The Man; "Walking Shadow" in a role of Police Chief DeSpain; "Intoxicating" in a role of Teddy; "Heaven's Prisoners" in a role of Bubba Rocque; "DOA: Dead or Alive" in a role of Donovan; "Runaway Train" in a role of Buck; "Dark Honeymoon" in a role of L.A. Guy; "The Dark Knight" in a role of Salvatore Maroni; "One Way" in a role of Nick Swell; "Cyclops" in a role of Emperor Tiberius; "The Steam Experiment" in a role of Grant; "Most Wanted" in a role of Assistant Deputy Director Spencer; "Phat Girlz" in a role of Robert Myer; "Westbrick Murders" in a role of John; "Crimes of the Past" in a role of Robert Byrne; "Enemies Among Us";

Janeane Garofalo as a character Medieval Times Waitress Janeane Garofalo also starred in the next movies: "Dogma" in a role of Liz; "Wonderland" in a role of Joy Miller; "Thick as Thieves" in a role of Anne; "Reality Bites" in a role of Vickie Miner; "Stay" in a role of Dr. Beth Levy; "Titan A.E." in a role of Stith; "The Wild" in a role of Bridget; "Ratatouille" in a role of Colette; "Mystery Men" in a role of The Bowler; "Southland Tales" in a role of General Teena MacArthur; "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" in a role of Abby; "Now and Then" in a role of Wiladene;

Andy Dick as a character Medieval Times Host Andy Dick also starred in the next movies: "Road Trip" in a role of Motel Clerk; "Hoodwinked!" in a role of Boingo; "Blonde Ambition" in a role of Frankie; "Nice Guys" in a role of Patrick; "In the Army Now" in a role of Jack Kaufman;

Harry O'Reilly as a character Steven's Boss Harry O'Reilly also starred in the next movies: "Reality Bites" in a role of Wes McGregor; "Hamburger Hill" in a role of Duffy;

David Cross as a character Sales Manager David Cross also starred in the next movies: "Men in Black II" in a role of Newton; "Scary Movie 2" in a role of Dwight Hartman; "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" in a role of Rob; "Small Soldiers" in a role of Irwin Wayfair; "Alvin and the Chipmunks" in a role of Ian; "The Truth About Cats & Dogs" in a role of Voice of Male Radio Caller/Bookstore Man; "Futurama: The Beast with a Billion Backs" in a role of Yivo; "Kung Fu Panda" in a role of Master Crane; "Curious George" in a role of Junior; "Year One" in a role of Cain; "Terra" in a role of Giddy; "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" in a role of Ian Hawke;

Amy Stiller as a character Steven's Secretary Amy Stiller starred only in the movie "The Cable Guy"

Owen Wilson as a character Robin's Date Owen Wilson also starred in the next movies: "Armageddon" in a role of Oscar Choi, Geologist; "The Haunting" in a role of Luke Sanderson; "Meet the Parents" in a role of Kevin Rawley; "Shanghai Noon" in a role of Roy O'Bannon; "The Big Bounce" in a role of Jack Ryan; "Meet the Fockers" in a role of Kevin Rawley; "Starsky & Hutch" in a role of Ken Hutchinson; "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" in a role of Ned Plimpton; "Wedding Crashers" in a role of John Beckwith; "I Spy" in a role of Special Agent Alex Scott; "Cars" in a role of Lightning McQueen; "Anaconda" in a role of Gary Dixon; "The Darjeeling Limited" in a role of Francis; "Zoolander" in a role of Hansel; "Drillbit Taylor" in a role of Drillbit Taylor; "Marley & Me" in a role of John Grogan; "Bottle Rocket" in a role of Dignan; "Behind Enemy Lines" in a role of Lt. Chris Burnett; "Fantastic Mr. Fox" in a role of Coach Skip;

Keith Gibbs as a character Basketball Player Keith Gibbs starred only in the movie "The Cable Guy"