5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Cable Guy (1996)
The Cable Guy (1996)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film primarily explores themes of individual psychological dysfunction, social isolation, and the violation of personal boundaries, with a secondary critique of media's potential for negative influence, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The film features a largely traditional cast without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative does not present a critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicitly center on diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film features strong homoerotic undertones in Chip Douglas's obsessive pursuit of Steven Kovacs. This implied queer desire is linked to Chip's villainous and disturbing behavior, presenting a problematic association without narrative critique. The portrayal contributes to harmful stereotypes by connecting queer desire with predatory or unstable characteristics.
The film "The Cable Guy" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the obsessive behavior of a cable installer and his relationship with a customer, without engaging with transgender identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Cable Guy is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or previous installment for any character to establish a different canonical gender.
The Cable Guy is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical basis to establish a canonical race for any of its roles, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
5.7
5.6
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