Multiplicity (1996)

A man who never has enough time for the things he wants to do is offered the opportunity to have himself duplicated.

Director:

Harold Ramis

Writers:

Chris Miller (short story), Chris Miller (screenplay)

Stars:

Michael Keaton, Andie MacDowell, Zack Duhame

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Keaton	...	Doug Kinney
Andie MacDowell	...	Laura Kinney
Zack Duhame	...	Zack Kinney
Katie Schlossberg	...	Jennifer Kinney
Harris Yulin	...	Dr. Leeds
Richard Masur	...	Del King
Eugene Levy	...	Vic
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

Storyline

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 him a rather unusual solution to his problems - cloning.

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Plot Keywords:

construction site | husband wife relationship | yuppie | scientist | clone | 

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Taglines:

Better living through cloning.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual situations

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 July 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Multiplicity

Filming Locations:

Skirball Cultural Center - 2701 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,075,000, 21 July 1996, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$20,100,000

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$34,100,000

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS (8 channels) Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Doug Kinney was named after Ramis' friend and National Lampoon founder Douglas Kenney.

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Goofs

When Doug #4 is delivering pizzas on a bike, it is implied that he is delivering in Miami. Clear in the scenery are California Fan Palms. Although not as common in Florida as California, Fan Palms are still visible in some parts of Florida, but do not appear as tall or abundant in Florida as depicted.

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Quotes

Doug Kinney #4: [Doug #2 is laying in bed with the flu and Doug #3 has left him alone with Doug #4] Sorry Steve...
[Doug #2 looks up and sees Doug #4 standing at the foot of his bed with a rubber boot over his head and moves a wood saw back and forth in the air in a sawing motion]
Doug Kinney #4: That leg's gonna have to come off.

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Crazy Credits

The first few opening credits each appear on screen two or more times.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: The Crippled Avengers (2015)

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Soundtracks

I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly
Written by Alan Mills & Rose Bonny
Performed by Jim Cummings

User Reviews

underrated

I have seen this movie thrice and each time it still amuses me. Michael Keaton playing three clones plus the original was really intriguing and he plays it so well. I was really disappointed to see that th overall rating is currently in the 5 area and even more when I found out Siskel and Ebert gave it two thumbs down. I like this movie. I find it funny, especially Michael Keatons portrayal as a feminine Doug and a "special" Doug, who really gives the movie most of its comedy. I give you that it was predictable but I really don't care. If it makes you crack up, it is a good movie, and this is no exception.

Andie McDowell does a fine job too. She might not be talking to three of herself as Keaton was but she was a good opposite to him. THe scenes with the kids are true to life, which also make me laugh.

I overall enjoy this film every time I see it and find myself quoting it the next few days. If your looking for a good laugh, this will feed your appetite.