The Cable Guy vs Thursday
Thursday has the higher audience score (6.9/10 against 6/10 for The Cable Guy). Thursday is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 1h 36m. The Cable Guy is the older of the two (1996 against 1998). Both are comedy, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Cable Guy
Thursday| The Cable Guy | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 1996 | 1998 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 1h 27m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Thriller | Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Ben Stiller | Skip Woods |
| Main cast | Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller, Jim Carrey, Andy Dick, Jack Black | Aaron Eckhart, Michael Jeter, Thomas Jane, Mickey Rourke, Brian Hooks |
Synopsis
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.
Thursday
A former Los Angeles drug dealer moves far away to Texas, making a new life for himself as a married architect in the suburbs. His old crime partner unexpectedly shows up with heroin and gangster business, attracting a slew of violent unsavory characters.
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