The Cable Guy
“There's no such thing as free cable.”
The Cable Guy is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch The Cable Guy
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Ben Stiller
- Release date
- 1996-06-10
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $102,825,796
- Budget
- $47,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
The Cable Guy — trailer
About The Cable Guy
The Cable Guy is a 1996 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Ben Stiller, starring Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick and Leslie Mann. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 2,680 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cable Guy in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Cable Guy in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Cable Guy on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is The Cable Guy on Netflix?+
The Cable Guy is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is The Cable Guy?+
The Cable Guy has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
Who stars in The Cable Guy?+
The Cable Guy stars Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black and George Segal.
When did The Cable Guy come out?+
The Cable Guy is a 1996 movie directed by Ben Stiller.
What genre is The Cable Guy?+
The Cable Guy is Comedy, Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed The Cable Guy?+
The Cable Guy was directed by Ben Stiller.
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