Multiplicity

Doug Kinney works construction by day and tries to hold his life together at home with Laura and daughter Jennifer. The constant pressure of a demanding job and domestic duties leaves him with little time for himself or a moment of calm. A chance meeting with Dr. Owen Leeds, a geneticist, sets up an extraordinary fix: a way to replicate Doug so that multiple versions can share the load. Comedy erupts as the clones reshape family routines and work life, each with distinct quirks. The arrangement promises relief but quickly tests boundaries and patience, presenting a playful take on identity and control.

Directed by Harold Ramis and released in 1996, Multiplicity is built from an original screenplay by Mary Hale, Lowell Ganz and Chris Miller.

Multiplicity treats its cloning premise with a light touch, using the sight of several Doug Kinneys to probe how identity shifts when duties multiply. The film turns domestic chaos into humor and invites viewers to consider how technology reshapes family space and personal time.

Critics offered mixed takes on Multiplicity, praising Keaton's physical comedy and Ramis's brisk direction while noting the script skews toward formula. The movie digs into work life balance, the lure and risks of shortcuts, and what makes a life feel uniquely yours.

Worldwide box office totaled about 21.1 million, a modest return against a 45 million budget. The result relegated the film to mid range status though its cast remained supported by a familiar audience.