The Cable Guy is a 1996 American comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, starring Jim Carrey and Matthew Broderick. It was released in the United States on June 14, 1996. The film co-stars Leslie Mann, Jack Black, George Segal, Diane Baker, Eric Roberts, Owen Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, David Cross, Andy Dick, Amy Stiller, and Bob Odenkirk.
 In 1996 a comedy called The Cable Guy was released. Many people went to see it but there are mixed ideas as to whether it was a commercial success. Most sources consider it to have been successful. The actors were paid a large amount of money.