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.
Doug Kinney, an overworked and stressed contractor, discovers he doesn't have enough time for his family and job. Desperate for a solution, he agrees to undergo an experimental cloning procedure. Initially, the clones are perfect copies, but as more are made to handle his various tasks, they begin to degenerate, leading to a hilarious and chaotic situation as Doug tries to keep his exploding family life under control.
Multiplicity received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Michael Keaton's performance and the film's inventive premise but found the humor to be hit-or-miss and the plot somewhat underdeveloped. Audiences generally found the concept amusing, leading to a moderate box office performance.
Google audience: Google users appreciated the creative concept and found the film to be a generally enjoyable and funny experience, with many praising Michael Keaton's comedic timing and the unique premise. Some viewers found the humor to be occasionally predictable, but overall sentiment leaned positive.
Michael Keaton played all four main versions of Doug Kinney, requiring extensive use of special effects and body doubles to achieve the cloning effect. He was often on set for 18-hour days to film scenes with himself.
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