Silver Star vs The Cable Guy
Silver Star has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6/10 for The Cable Guy). The Cable Guy is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 42m. The Cable Guy is the older of the two (1996 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Silver Star
The Cable Guy| Silver Star | The Cable Guy | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1996 |
| Length | 1h 42m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Lola Bessis, Ruben Amar | Ben Stiller |
| Main cast | Grace Van Dien, Noa Fisher, Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson, Brian Coll, Odley Jean | Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller, Jim Carrey, Andy Dick, Jack Black |
Synopsis
Silver Star
When Billie learns that her estranged parents' lives are at risk, she tries to help them by robbing a bank. In her botched robbery attempt, she takes a hostage named Franny, who turns out to be a charmingly impulsive pregnant teenager with nothing left to lose. Together, Billie and Franny embark on a chase through scenic American landscapes, clashing and struggling for common ground in hopes for a brighter future.
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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