Matchstick Men vs The Cable Guy
Matchstick Men has the higher audience score (7/10 against 6/10 for The Cable Guy). The Cable Guy is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 56m. The Cable Guy is the older of the two (1996 against 2003). Both are comedy, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Matchstick Men
The Cable Guy| Matchstick Men | The Cable Guy | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 1996 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ridley Scott | Ben Stiller |
| Main cast | Sam Rockwell, Nicolas Cage, Tim Kelleher, Jenny O'Hara, Alison Lohman | Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller, Jim Carrey, Andy Dick, Jack Black |
Synopsis
Matchstick Men
A phobic con artist and his protege are on the verge of pulling off a lucrative swindle when the con artist's teenage daughter arrives unexpectedly.
The Cable Guy
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.
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