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Multiplicity

1996·Movie
1h 57min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the future

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Sometimes to get more out of life, you have to make more of yourself.

Construction worker Doug Kinney finds that the pressures of his working life, combined with his duties to his wife Laura and daughter Jennifer leaves him with little time for himself. However, he is approached by geneticist Dr. Owen Leeds, who offers Doug a rather unusual solution to his problems: cloning.
Lighthearted ComedyCloningFamilyWork-Life BalanceMid-Life CrisisZany AnticsRelatable StrugglesHigh-Concept Premise

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Multiplicity

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Where can I stream Multiplicity legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Multiplicity worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Multiplicity rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Multiplicity?

1 h 57 min

Multiplicity runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Multiplicity?

Critics50
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Multiplicity much the same way.

Was Multiplicity a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$21 million

No. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.

What language is Multiplicity in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Multiplicity?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Multiplicity in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Multiplicity use?

Bed TrickCamp StraightClone DegenerationCloud Cuckoo LanderCrocodile TearsDouble VisionDuplicate DivergenceOur Clones Are DifferentProduct PlacementRecursive CreatorsShout-OutStay in the Kitchenand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Multiplicity, including Bed Trick, Camp Straight, Clone Degeneration.