Multiplicity (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 1996 • 1h 57m
The PG-13 rating for Multiplicity is primarily due to its focus on sexual situations and innuendo. Overwhelmed construction worker Doug Kinney clones himself to manage his life, but the plan spirals out of control when his wife, Laura, unwittingly has sex with each of his three distinct clones. The film contains multiple implied sexual encounters, conversations about sex, and some moderate profanity including 'shit' and 'dick'. While… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Multiplicity appropriate for kids?
The PG-13 rating for Multiplicity is primarily due to its focus on sexual situations and innuendo. Overwhelmed construction worker Doug Kinney clones himself to manage his life, but the plan spirals out of control when his wife, Laura, unwittingly has sex with each of his three… Read more — free account
Content severity in Multiplicity
What happens in Multiplicity, moment by moment
- 0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:21 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Multiplicity
This film's plot centers on moderate sexual situations. While Doug is away, his wife Laura has separate, implied sexual encounters with each of his three clones, whom she mistakes for her husband. These scenes involve kissing and foreplay, with characters shown in bed afterwards, though no nudity is depicted. One scene is more suggestive, with a character's hand moving under a blanket. There are also jokes about erections, characters in revealing outfits, and conversations about sex.
Violence and gore in Multiplicity
Violence is not present in this film. The tone is consistently comedic, and there are no fights, weapons, or injuries.
Language in Multiplicity
Language is moderate for a PG-13 rating. There are several uses of 'shit' (including 'bullshit'), 'ass,' and 'hell.' The word 'dick' is used once in an insulting manner. Other milder profanities like 'damn' and exclamatory uses of 'God' and 'Jesus' are also heard.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Multiplicity
Substance use is mild and incidental. A character frequently smokes cigars, and one of the clones smokes a cigarette. Characters also drink alcohol socially in restaurant and home settings.
Mature themes in Multiplicity
The film explores mature themes through a comedic lens, primarily revolving around marital deception and infidelity, as a wife unknowingly sleeps with her husband's clones. It also deals with the stress of maintaining a work-life balance, loss of personal identity, and the emotional fallout of a marriage breaking down, as Laura temporarily leaves Doug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Multiplicity appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Multiplicity is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The PG-13 rating for Multiplicity is primarily due to its focus on sexual situations and innuendo. Overwhelmed construction worker Doug Kinney clones himself to manage his life, but the plan spirals out of control when…
What age rating does Multiplicity have?
Multiplicity is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Multiplicity about?
The PG-13 rating for Multiplicity is primarily due to its focus on sexual situations and innuendo. Overwhelmed construction worker Doug Kinney clones himself to manage his life, but the plan spirals out of control when his wife, Laura, unwittingly has sex with each of his three distinct clones. The film contains…
Is there sex or nudity in Multiplicity?
This film's plot centers on moderate sexual situations. While Doug is away, his wife Laura has separate, implied sexual encounters with each of his three clones, whom she mistakes for her husband. These scenes involve kissing and foreplay, with characters…
How violent is Multiplicity?
Violence is not present in this film. The tone is consistently comedic, and there are no fights, weapons, or injuries.
Is the language in Multiplicity appropriate for kids?
Language is moderate for a PG-13 rating. There are several uses of 'shit' (including 'bullshit'), 'ass,' and 'hell.' The word 'dick' is used once in an insulting manner. Other milder profanities like 'damn' and exclamatory uses of 'God' and 'Jesus' are also…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Multiplicity?
Substance use is mild and incidental. A character frequently smokes cigars, and one of the clones smokes a cigarette. Characters also drink alcohol socially in restaurant and home settings.
What mature themes appear in Multiplicity?
The film explores mature themes through a comedic lens, primarily revolving around marital deception and infidelity, as a wife unknowingly sleeps with her husband's clones. It also deals with the stress of maintaining a work-life balance, loss of personal…
How long is Multiplicity?
Multiplicity runs 117 minutes, directed by Harold Ramis, released in 1996.
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