Cable Guy - The Best Movie You Never Saw

Welcome to The Best Movie You NEVER Saw, a column dedicated to examining films that have flown under the radar or gained traction throughout the years, earning them a place as a cult classic or underrated gem that was either before it’s time and/or has aged like a fine wine.
Based on the column created by Paul Shirey and currently written by Chris Bumbray for JoBlo.com, this video version of the column features narration by Bumbray and editing by Lance Vlcek. For our latest episode, we take a look at THE CABLE GUY, starring Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick and directed by Ben Stiller!
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[@Disconnect350]

Probably the most underrated comedy of the 90's. That karaoke and that hallway nightmare scenes alone were amazing.

[@cameronpickard7456]

both good esp. the nightmare

[@michaeltrapson]

Best line of the movie: “It’s a kick in the face on a Saturday day night with a steel toe grip Kodiak work boot” ✨🤣🤣

[@Eric666morse]

I was drunk watching this movie by myself and I cried at the end. “I just wanted to be your friend, but I screwed it up”

[@agustinfuldain5017]

Dude me too, alone and drunk at night watching this movie

[@Eric666morse]

@@agustinfuldain5017 lol yeah, especially how the scene of him asking his mom when he’s “going to get a little brother to play with” connect And she says “that’s what I’m working on right now. Here I’ll turn on the baby setter (TV)” as she’s leaving. At the end Broderick’s character: “You don’t have to do this!!” As cable guy’s holding his hand and pulls himself up to say “Somebody has to kill the baby setter” and lets go to kill all the TV signals. That movie is a very underrated dark comedy.

[@agustinfuldain5017]

@@Eric666morse lol you're right. I didn't notice it,, i thought it was just another american tv show reference that i don't get because i'm not american haha it really makes sense. Great movie totally

[@mattholtz9085]

My dad wrote this movie and it is very underrated. Thanks so much for all the love this means a lot! 😁

[@benjiarehart2878]

Tell him Great job, regardless of what anyone else says. It was, and is a brilliantly wrote, and made movie.

[@elliottpak]

Your dad kicks ass

[@SilvioFYT]

i looooooved this movie way back in the 90's and love it to this day. huge thanks to your dad matt ❤🫂

[@crpmonlineeducationhub5869]

oh man really , tell him he did great

[@benjaminbateman8808]

Honestly my favorite comedic movie. Tell him he did a miracle

[@michaelfelix711]

I’ve seen it a billion times and love it.

[@Ma-Dee-Yo]

Right ! I fuckin love this movie

[@42fifty]

Never gets old 😅 can watch it anytime and gets funnier

[@42fifty]

@@Ma-Dee-Yo big lebowski and dumb and dumber are movies in the same tier list that just are golden

[@johnm3907]

Come on who didnt see this film? The title of these need changing

[@nicemimomisu]

Honestly, younger audience wouldn't get to see that much on reruns on TV. I saw it in cinema when it came out and really liked it and hell I was surprised by it but I still think it's not one of the Carrey movies that a lot of people go back to or even think it's worth watching. So yeah, I think the title si fine.

[@ahmadtrip4623]

Right

[@chrisolivo6591]

john m I think a better title would have been ‘forgotten gem.’

[@johnm3907]

Chris Olivo yeah anything is better

[@BopaBola]

Alot of people didnt see this. It flopped. Its not talked about much. I saw it as a kid tho and its one of my fav movies ever.

[@robertobuatti7226]

This movie is so funny. The Silence of the Lambs scene in the Medieval Times always cracks me up.

[@BigRockyD]

Roberto Buatti when I was a kid that scene always had me howling laughing 😆

[@robertobuatti7226]

@@BigRockyD It's so funny my jaw hurt from laughing so much.

[@kodiiayyeee256]

Do Jim Carreys battle cry

[@richardmoores]

There were no utensils in medieval times hence there are no utensils AT medieval times. Now would you like a refill on your Pepsi?

[@thecunninlynguist]

@@richardmoores dude I got a lot of tables to get to

[@thecunninlynguist]

To this day, this is hands down my favorite Carey movie/performance. I quote to this movie whenever I can. This introduced me to Medieval Times. His rendition of Somebody to Love is classic

[@jamesanderson6373]

*Carrey

[@RetiredMegatron]

I've been quoting the line "is there a problem with your service?" completet with the lisp ever since this movie came out. I loved it back then and i love it today...I'm 40 now.

[@keithmartin5787]

This movie is absolutely brilliant and a thoughtful examination of what exactly does friendship mean, where exactly are the appropriate boundaries for it, and how far are some people willing to go to obtain it? One of my favorite quotes from The Polar Express is when Santa says "there's no greater gift than friendship", which is true in my opinion. This movie takes that line to the extreme absurd deep end but is still very relatable if you've ever had somebody enter your life who desperately wanted to be your friend, but you didn't feel like reciprocating at the time - especially if their actions set off red flags for you.

[@memyopinionsche6610]

I really like Cable Guy. It's Jim Carrey going creepy. And stretching out his acting muscles. It's a bit underated.

[@stevenschofield8518]

I loved the Kirk and spook battle at medieval dinner..... my favorite Jim carry moment ever

[@thecunninlynguist]

as a kid, I really thought audience members could participate in Medieval Times...so when my aunt takes us in 98, I was hyped as hell and hoping to get picked, only to find out you couldn't get picked

[@jamesanderson6373]

*Carrey

[@joshmciver4847]

lol "spook"...

[@xgray2012]

It's "Medival Times" not "Medival Dinner".

[@bradkehler4685]

Was with my kids at an indoor play park awhile ago and they had a jousting pit, there's no way my 8 year old knew what i was referencing as we battled but it was fun

[@matibraun2023]

I always loved the Cable Guy. Never had understood why people kept trashing it. My favorite scene is the Somebody to love karaoke

[@alisterfolson]

Definitely one is most underrated roles

[@Gliese380]

pretty sure i've seen most of the movies you think i've never seen... still like your videos tho

[@Jonashall1]

And I´m pretty sure it was... Asian.

[@Sandul666]

@@Jonashall1 hahaha oh ben stiller was too good making this movie

[@Raberuji]

same here, so far only a couple i didn't see

[@sofronije74]

@@Sandul666 Randy, my lisp is gone! BAM!!! You stupid..................... 😊😊😊

[@jasonarmstrong5750]

But have you ever seen Fantastic Planet?

[@JLE8811]

This is definitely under rated. I always felt that Ben Stiller should have just starred instead of Matthew Broderick. It would have been a massive improvement.

[@BopaBola]

I feel that would of ruined it. Matt being so timid and awkward made it all the better

[@coldstuff9784]

Matthew Broderick is way cuter

[@shakypam]

Noooooo! Matthew Broderick's look across the truck cab at "Chip"'s insanity is one of my favourite scenes in the entire film

[@internziko]

Saw The Cable Guy in the theatre when i was a 17yo lad and instantly fell in love with it. It's endlessly quotable and infinitely re-watchable. It's probably my favorite Carry film. Thanks for giving it the credit it deserves.

[@MrOuchiez]

Ace Ventura 2 was amazing. The rhino bit alone makes it a top-tier comedy. Bumblebee Tuna.

[@carltonstaples7423]

"Bumblebee Tuna, Bumblebee Tuna. Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, how are you doing this afternoon? Allllll righty then. Hey pal, you balls are showing. Bumblebee Tuna." ~ Ace Ventura

[@LordLOC]

I don't care what anyone says, that rhino scene is one of the funniest things I think I've ever seen in a movie. I can die laughing everytime I watch it, and the rest of the movie is pretty funny also, not sure why it's "lame" tbh.

[@stucazzo2000]

Another great scene is the "Hi-Ho Silver, Awaaaay!" bit when the evil dude stands up while the projector is displayed on the wall.

[@snizzybullets8727]

"Kinda hot in these rhinos".

[@stucazzo2000]

@@snizzybullets8727 Proceeds to remove the drench soaked underwear. :)

[@flyphoenix22]

Imagine being six and going to the movies to watch The cable guy because you watched Ace Venture and The Mask. I begged my mom to see it. After watching it my mom was like that movie was not for kids. 😂

[@acerpro101]

Tbf the mask and ace ventura are also not kids movies. In fact they the opposite of kids movies.

[@flyphoenix22]

@@acerpro101 That is true she knew we watched those movies but she never watched them herself so she was shocked.

[@maksymilianskowronski8651]

I remember seeing this film on a VHS back in time when I was a teenager. I still love this film

[@justindenney-hall5875]

Me too, except I was in elementary school at the time lol.

[@coldstuff9784]

@@justindenney-hall5875 same

[@kevinconn]

“No sweat off my sack...”

[@ScrumDelly]

Hahaha I still say this with a lisp!

[@kevinconn]

Cohesive G-unit lol, yes!!

[@radiocameron]

Unknown only two years earlier? Umm, how about a little show called "In Living Color"?

[@Protoman85]

the whole world didn't see that show

[@jamesanderson6373]

@@Protoman85 yes they did.

[@DrSeanKennedy]

Johan Öberg 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️The whole world didn’t see The Cable Guy. 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ But, In Living Color was a huge, successful show.

[@BlowDrogan]

Johan Öberg feel like more people would watch a long running show than a single film

[@maxiepattie85]

Money Sunny Boy

[@paulgoodwin3640]

This movie is absolute genius, its deeper than you think. Everything Chip says in the satelite dish came true! I am currently typing this while playing Mortal Kombat with a friend in Vietnam.

[@trillxfizzy]

Watched this for the first time today and I love it. Love how metaphoric it is. Had no idea Ben Stiller directed it. He did a phenomenal job. My favorite quote from the film is when Jim's character, Chip said "I'm teaching you a lesson. I can be your best friend or your worst enemy."

[@shazanali692]

Same just watched it right now

[@trillxfizzy]

@@shazanali692 was definitely worth the watch. What'd you like most?

[@chrisolivo6591]

VERY underrated movie. I remember being one of the few people that liked ‘The Cable Guy’ back in 1996. If I recall, there was a segment of Jim Carrey fans that didn’t want to see him play a bad guy in a comedy. They wanted more physical humor like Ace, Dumb & Dumber, and The Mask. I actually think The Cable Guy underperforming ruined Carrey’s comedy career as he never explored that dark side again. He went to safe comedies like Liar Liar or pure drama in the 00’s. What’s ironic is The Cable Guy is his last great comedy for me. The problem is he was a Star by then so he had to play to the masses who didn’t like that character after that.

[@danielmarcus420]

This movie is completely underrated gold. It should have won all the awards. I love your series!

[@themarkiscookin]

I disagree the mask still holds up

[@t99155]

The basketball scene always killed me lmao 😂

[@russBwright]

Thank you so much for making this video. When I saw that the cable guy is free on KZbin and I can’t help but rewatch it over and over.

[@Purpleturtlehurtler]

I watched this movie when I was a kid and regularly every once in a while nowadays. It definitely had a different feel back then.

[@carltonstaples7423]

I was 12 when I saw this in theaters, during its second weekend in SDDS (Sony Dynamic Digital Sound) 8-Channel!!! I still love this flick back then. And now as an adult, not only I admire the creativity of Ben Stiller's direction, but Jim Carrey took this performance up to 11!! Also, since Chris mention Bob Odenkirk (pre-Better Call Saul) he didn't mention these actors in Cable Guy has cameos: David Cross, Kyle Gass from Tenacious D, Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo, Eric Roberts, Joel Murray (Bill Murray's brother), Annabelle Gurwitch (TBS's Dinner and a Movie), Former MTV host Tabitha Soren, Sean Whalen (the "Aaron Burr"guy from Got Milk commercial), Amy Stiller (Ben Stiller's sister) and Judd Apatow!!

[@unsuccessfullyjari]

You never saw??!! Man, I've watched this over 4 times during my pre-teen years! ALL BY MYSELF!!

[@corbinbishop1991]

Perfect title for me. I've always heard of this as a slight dip in Carrey's career. Definitely going to check it out! See how it holds up 25 years later. Great video!

[@alvexok5523]

The way Jim Carrey at the medieval battle sings "bbbbbbbllllllluuurrrrr-ah!!" is unique on its own.

[@ayjay579]

This was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid. I probably watched it 20 times.

[@89RealThe]

'I just wanna hang out! No big deal!'

[@zackv3957]

Cable Guy and The Truman Show are my favorite Carrey movies

[@petercarioscia9189]

Of course I saw this movie, I was born in 85 and grew up in the 90s.

[@carchariasspartania3958]

3:40 What are you talking about?!? The Mask is a timeless gem. I bite my thumb at thee sir.

[@bornjusticerule5764]

appreciate the consistent flow of quality content. thanks

[@brianlbeck]

The karaoke scene is where Chip sings with that ridiculous vibrato to Somebody to Love is by far my favorite part of this movie

[@rossdiamondthief6627]

This movie made me wish we could’ve seen Jim Carrey in a darker version of Batman Forever as The Riddler.

[@rcschmidt668]

To this day, one of my favorite lines to use in conversation with friends is, “COME BACK, SO I MAY BRAIN THEE!!!”

[@carmelosgro6413]

great movie, I watched it opening weekend

[@joeyvlo]

I recall renting this when it came out on VHS and me and my friend loved it. Watched it twice in a row.

[@Locadel2003]

Can you do an episode for hard rain of 1998 with Morgan freeman, randy quaid & Christian Slater. Underrated disaster fun flick

[@paulgoodwin3640]

I don't know what all the fuss was about, i've seen Cable Guy many, many times. It rules!

[@jojokingkuskfow2035]

My favorite part is the karaoke scene.

[@mackdebruin999]

Yikes, you're gonna get a lot of those "But I have seen this movie before arrrr arrrr arrr" comments on this one!

[@eddygoombah]

Loved it when I saw it in the theater, love it today. Always thought it was a hit since it was always in my and my friend’s repertoire. Wasn’t until much later did I find out that only a few of us out there loved this movie.

[@deveousdevil]

I actually thought the medieval fight scene was pretty weak. But the basketball scene had me on the floor laughing. Carrie's face when he does the dunk was almost too much for me

[@SkywalkerSamadhi]

I knew it!! The whole time I'm sitting here thinking to myself, is that Bob Odenkirk??

[@UziNineMillomeetah]

Totally underrated flick. So many good lines!

[@jackbenimblejack1]

one of my fav jim carey movie posters

[@andrewclodfelter3782]

Cable Guy is under rated. One of his best in my opinion.

[@magnetdance]

I loved this movie even as a kid!

[@MississippiKaijuMusic]

I always loved this movie even as a kid. I still do now.

[@alvexok5523]

If it was the early 2000s, Ben Stiller may've played Broderick's part and Jack Black may've played Carrey's part, since Black became alot less serious and more goofy by then, with roles like Shallow Hal, Orange County, and School of Rock, which all came out between 2000 and 2004. Cable Guy came out in 1996 and Jack Black hadn't found his comedy style yet, and was much more serious in this movie than in those later movies.

[@thomasb-o6j]

I really liked this movie when it came out. I probably haven’t watched it in 20 years though.

[@MacStoker]

the best jim carrey movie imo

[@joshuatownsend1075]

LOVED this movie since I was a kid. I was concerned that my taste would have changed, so I rewatched it in the last couple years. It's in my top 3 favorite movies of all time.

[@lyroy316]

Always will b one of my all time favorites and interesting that it predicted the future will all the internet/ online stuff

[@CatholicK5357]

I agree that the Cable Guy is not a family friendly film. But to hear Ace Ventura and Liar Liar described as family friendly movies is a bit of a head scratcher.

[@DomJuanDellaNooch83]

Not only did I see this when it came in the theater out but I went with my dad after begging him to take me! I was 14 and a Jim Carrey fan since in living color and Matthew Broderick fan and still use the lesson of that movie that to much of anything in life can be bad even television! This is my favorite Jim Carrey movie hands down!

[@TheTessEffect]

One of my favorite movies.

[@bangslamwham88]

This movie was ahead of its time.

[@djpaulmach]

I like the movies that are over the top and at the same time bring something different to the table. Plus the Internet theme man, that was a OMEN!

[@rickstilkey4390]

It’s not on Crackle. May have been when this video was made, but might want to add an update.

[@rossdesignstudio456]

One of my favourate movies.

[@jackhackett80]

I'll always remember this movie. Not because it was brilliant or that the performances were great. It's because I was about 17 when this came out and my uncle, who managed a theater, let me in for free. I was a Jim Carrey fanboy as a teen and this movie let me down back then. I've seen it since, and it's not so bad. Kinda like it.

[@zapbranigan8029]

This is one of my all time favorite movies.

[@Hagridslefttoee]

Use to watch before bed every night with my family, I loved it.

[@CrashedOutComedy]

Entire Ben Stiller show cast is in this too!

[@TheOriginalCaptainTrips]

ive never got how people could not like this movie. To the insane point of it becoming synonymous with bad movies so much so that it was used in TV shows as a punchline. To me this will stand as one of Carrey's best rolls & extremely underrated for Stiller as a director.

[@daveminion6209]

best. Jim. Carey. Movie. EVER!!!

[@comadrone_xix]

My wife and I love this movie, we watch it all the freaking time. There was a 4 to 6 month period about 2 years ago when we probably watched this movie almost every fucking day. And we still throw it on once a week probably. The magnificent 7, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, The Cable Guy, Trainspotting, & a couple others. TCG rlly holds up for an early 90's film. And looking back at his entire career, Jim Carrey has a really broad scope of genres and styles he has starred in. Hes a very impressive thespian and I truly appreciate his dedication to his body of work. He also has one hell of a BEARD nowadays.. LoL

[@wstine79]

I love this movie. Especially with the comedic actors inserted in the movie.

[@edvaira6891]

The Mask holds up VERY well, Chris! It’s a fantastic live action cartoon!

[@sunscrave]

There's not one single scene in this movie that isn't great. It's greatness after greatness.

[@wolfenstein1040]

I watched movie. The movie is good I think the problem was, they didn't clear up when they promotes the show that the genre is a suspense movie. People back then when they heard Jim Carrey means comedy movie. So I was disappointed at the beginning but I realized that Jim wants to showcase his another talent of acting.

[@theshadowman1398]

Never saw ? You serious ? It's an essential Jim Carrey movie.

[@Audiophile979]

I remember seeing at a young age. It definitely scared me but I still loved it

[@dylanthomas405]

I loved this movie as a kid and still love it today

[@reyco1987]

dude, that blows my mind that this was a ben stiller movie. i had no idea!

[@alexandredion2151]

Found the Blu Ray for 5$ :) Jim’s best movie in my mind !

[@seyo8068]

I watched the movie as a kid in cinema... it was weird. Have to watch it again now

[@muffinsmcgeez4899]

Wth, who didn't see the cable guy, literally one of Jim Carries most iconic films. If you were alive in the 90's and had a television, then you saw the cable guy at some point.

[@troywinston]

I was one who didn't know what to make of it then. Perhaps I should give it another roll, then.

[@NikateeN]

I think most anybody who was a fan of comedy movies in the 90s has seen this.

[@basquat76]

This film was one tv not that long ago, and haven't seen it since it came out. I have to admit it was difficult getting through a second this many years later.

[@insaneo8860]

I love this movie when I was a kid and I still do

[@BeyondtheBoxOffice]

The best movie I saw twice opening weekend! Loved it! Was shocked over the following week that others hated it, I understood why after more thought, it's not for everyone especially when it came out. It's a different Carrey beast. Expectations were "subverted", nah, it just was a different tone of comedy to what some of my school friends were hyped for. Funny, though, the "brand" of humour to this one has allowed it to age better than some other comedies from the same year or two.

[@eyesofpicasso]

its on netflix in canada right now. now i wana watch it before it disappears

[@stephenaelkinsactor]

I remember the marketing for The Cable Guy, and Jim Carrey was right. They marketed it completely the wrong way. That was why it kinda low-key bombed. I watched The Cable Guy for the first time about two years after it came out. I LOVED it! It's a great dark comedy.

[@DeosPraetorian]

I didn't even know Ben Stiller directed this

[@stankinmybank]

you’re just gonna ignore the fact kyle gas shows up at the end

[@Troy_Tempest]

Hail Chris !

[@jstarr7506]

There are a couple laughs in it. Bonus it's some pre-tds, pre-syphilis Jim Carrey fun to watch

[@lancelindqvist8848]

Love it

[@BlowDrogan]

This film was pretty popular when it came out from what I remember. Seem to remember a lot of people seeing this one.. a misstep in the series sir but still enjoy your edits