Multiplicity
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.
Critics Sentiment
Lance and Rico create Four named Lenny who is mentally diminished as a clone of a clone
Laura takes the children and moves back to her parents home after Lenny's pizza comment
The film's biggest drop occurs when Laura becomes frustrated and leaves Doug, falling from the comedic high of the clones' antics to the serious emotional consequences of Doug's deception.
Multiplicity follows a classic comedy arc that starts with a relatable premise and builds to comedic peaks through Michael Keaton's multiple performances, particularly the beloved Lenny character. The film stumbles in its middle section when the consequences become serious and Laura leaves Doug, but recovers for a predictable yet satisfying resolution. Critics consistently praised Keaton's versatility while noting the film's safe, sitcom-like approach and MacDowell's limited role.
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Michael Keaton
Doug Kinney
Andie MacDowell
Laura Kinney
Harris Yulin
Leeds
Eugene Levy
Vic
Zack Duhame
Zack Kinney
Katie Schlossberg
Jennifer Kinney
Richard Masur
Del King
Ann Cusack
Noreen
John de Lancie
Ted
Judith Kahan
Franny
Brian Doyle-Murray
Walt
Obba Babatundé
Paul
Julie Bowen
Robin
Dawn Maxey
Beth
Kari Coleman
Patti
Steven Kampmann
Coach Jack
Michael Milhoan
Irate Football Parent
Skip Stellrecht
Irate Football Parent
Jim Piddock
Maitre d'
Robin Duke
Ballet School Receptionist
Crew
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