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Multiplicity

Name: Multiplicity
Director: Harold Ramis
Released: 1996
Duration: 117 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

1996

PG-13

Director

Harold Ramis

Runtime

117 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Multiplicity is a classic mid-90s mainstream comedy that centers around traditional social structures. The narrative focuses on the chaotic humor of fragmented identities rather than exploring diverse identities. The film adheres to a standard Western, Anglo-centric domestic norm. It does not engage meaningfully with diverse identities, focusing instead on a homogeneous demographic and conventional social norms. While the film touches on the pressures of capitalist hustle culture, it does so through a comedic lens that ultimately reinforces the stability of the traditional family unit.

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Category Breakdown

Does Multiplicity have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on a traditional heterosexual relationship without depicting any non-straight or transgender identities or intimate relationships between same-gender partners.

How does Multiplicity portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles follow typical conventions within a traditional family setup. The story uses cloning for humorous character exploration but does not challenge existing gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Multiplicity?

Minimal

The film presents a uniform, white, middle-class suburban environment. Characters of different races are not included in key roles that influence the plot.

How does Multiplicity represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story provides a mild critique of modern professional life pressures and work-life balance. However, it emphasizes the stability of traditional Western institutions.

Does Multiplicity include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities shown. Character conflicts are situational and psychological, not based on lived experiences of disability.

Present on Screen

Offers a relatable comedic critique of the challenges of balancing work and personal life in a modern professional environment.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities, people of color, or individuals with disabilities.
Depends on conventional gender roles and a homogeneous, white, middle-class suburban setting.
Does not challenge traditional Western social hierarchies or institutions.

Official Synopsis

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.

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