"The Cable Guy"

"The Cable Guy" is a 1996 dark comedy film directed by Ben Stiller, starring Jim Carrey as a lonely cable television installer who develops an unhealthy obsession with a new customer, played by Matthew Broderick. The film explores themes of isolation, social connection, and the impact of television culture on personal relationships. Carrey's character engages in increasingly erratic and intrusive behavior as he tries to form a friendship, leading to comedic yet unsettling situations. The film received mixed reviews but has since gained a cult following for its satirical take on loneliness and the quest for companionship in a media-driven society.