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Multiplicity

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1996 | 117 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Avatar: Fire and Ash, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $21 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 91K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Harold Ramis

  • Michael KeatonDoug Kinney
  • Andie MacDowellLaura Kinney
  • Harris YulinLeeds
  • Eugene LevyVic
  • Zack DuhameZack Kinney
  • Katie SchlossbergJennifer Kinney
  • Richard MasurDel King
  • Ann CusackNoreen
  • John de LancieTed
  • Judith KahanFranny