Sextuplets (2019): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Sextuplets is a 2019 comedy directed by Michael Tiddes, starring Marlon Wayans as Alan, Russell, Dawn, Molly Shannon and Bresha Webb. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and was made on a reported $32 million budget. Critics gave it 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10. Stream it on Netflix.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Michael Tiddes
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Netflix
- Budget
- $32M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sextuplets About?
The premise of Sextuplets without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Marlon Wayans stars as Alan, a man whose life is turned upside down when he discovers he's one of six identical brothers. As an expectant father, Alan is forced to connect with his long-lost sibling, Russell, and embark on a chaotic journey to find their other four brothers. The quest to uncover their shared family history leads to unexpected complications and challenges, forcing Alan to question the consequences of seeking out his roots.
Sextuplets Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- brother
Where to Watch Sextuplets
Stream it on Netflix. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Sextuplets Cast & Characters
Marlon Wayans leads the cast as Alan, Russell, Dawn, with Molly Shannon as Linda and Bresha Webb as Marie. Directed by Michael Tiddes; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Tiddes
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Glynn Turman as Leland
Also Starring in Sextuplets
· 9 more- Michael Ian Black Doug
- Debbi Morgan Janet
- Jwaundace Candece Female Guard #2
- Robert Pralgo Dr. Theodore Williams
- Scott Hunter Trucker #2
- Grace Junot Dr. Greenberg
- Kiana Dancie Female Guard #1
- Patti Schellhaas
- Damon Vance
Sextuplets Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sextuplets 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and 21 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 31/100, strongest in art & craft (40) and weakest in story & flow (20).
Sextuplets Echo Score Breakdown
In its overall execution, Sextuplets struggles to deliver consistent humor or narrative momentum. Criticism highlights an underlying tonal sourness and uneven comedic pacing that undercuts the intended family-friendly charm, while occasional technical achievements in makeup and visual effects feel isolated. Marlon Wayans’s energetic turn is one of the few bright spots, but it cannot fully compensate for the film’s thinly sketched story and recurring clichés. Ultimately, the production leaves a fragmented impression lacking sufficient coherence or sustained amusement.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 40
In terms of visual craft and production design, the film is uneven. Makeup and prosthetic transformations demonstrate technical competence, but direction and editing lack rhythmic timing and clarity. Production design elements feel generic and offer little atmosphere to enhance comedic beats. The sporadic visual successes fail to offset the overall sense of clumsy execution.
- Character & Emotion 30
When it comes to acting and character depth, Marlon Wayans’s energetic performances offer notable variety across the sextuplets. His commitment to distinct mannerisms shows clear effort, yet the script provides shallow personalities with minimal development. Emotional resonance is limited by one-dimensional interactions, and lacking chemistry between characters undermines deeper engagement.
- Story & Flow 20
In terms of story coherence and pacing, the film suffers from predictability and a thin narrative framework. The plot unfolds through familiar gags without substantial originality or escalating stakes, resulting in uneven momentum. Attempts at comedic set pieces feel disjointed, and the reliance on recycled tropes reduces engagement. The overall arc lacks compelling propulsion.
- Sensory Experience 40
In terms of sensory experience, the visual effects and makeup work stand out as the strongest elements. Soundtrack and sound design remain unobtrusive and do little to enhance emotional or comedic components. The film’s visual style feels utilitarian rather than cohesive, and audio elements fail to elevate the atmosphere or comedic timing.
- Rewatch Factor 25
In terms of rewatch value, the film offers limited lasting appeal. Occasional laughs and Wayans’s spirited energy may reward a single viewing, but predictable jokes and shallow narrative deter repeat viewings. Without deeper thematic substance or memorable moments, the incentive to revisit the film remains minimal beyond initial curiosity.
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IMDb 4.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 21% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 39%
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Metacritic 21 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 2.0 /5
9 ratings
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Sextuplets Plot Summary
What happens in Sextuplets from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Expectant father Alan Daniel Marlon Wayans’s nesting instincts kick in, pulling his attention away from the daily grind and straining the dynamic with his boss Linda Molly Shannon, who had hoped he’d soon be on the partner track. As his wife Marie Bresha Webb’s pregnancy progresses, the pressure to prove himself at work intensifies just as the couple prepares to welcome their child. At Marie’s sonogram, the obstetrician asks for Alan’s family medical history, but he cannot provide it because he was given up at birth. This revelation sets him on a surprising quest: he decides to seek his birth mother and leans on his disapproving judge father-in-law to help unlock sealed adoption records.
Full summary
The whole story of Sextuplets, scene by scene
Sextuplets Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sextuplets.
How Well Do You Know Sextuplets?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the lead character Alan?
Cars in Sextuplets
23 cars on screen, including the 2016 Infiniti QX60 and the 2006 Dodge Charger.
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2016 Infiniti QX60 Main role -
2006 Dodge Charger Important role -
1977 Pontiac Firebird Important role -
2008 Dodge Avenger Minor role
Sextuplets Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Seis Vezes Confusão” and “Εξάδυμα”.
- Also known as
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- Seis Vezes Confusão
- Εξάδυμα
- שישייה
- Les sextuplés
- 섹스튜플리츠
- Sei gemelli
- Sextillizos
- Sześcioraczki
- Hatos ikrek
- Einer von Sechs
- 六胞胎
- Altızlar
+8 more Show fewer
- Šestkrat zmeda
- แฝด 6 ระหกระเหิน
- Šesterčata
- Sextupleţi
- Шестерняшки
- Mais do que 5 é uma Comédia
- 六胞胎團圓之旅
- Šešetukas
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Twins, Brothers and The Three Brothers.
Sextuplets FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, budget, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sextuplets, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sextuplets?
Sextuplets runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Sextuplets released?
Sextuplets was released on August 16, 2019.
Who directed Sextuplets?
Sextuplets was directed by Michael Tiddes.
More films by Michael Tiddes Who is in the cast of Sextuplets?
Sextuplets stars Marlon Wayans as Alan, Russell, Dawn, Molly Shannon as Linda and Bresha Webb as Marie, among 13 credited actors.
Where can I watch Sextuplets?
In the US, Sextuplets is streaming on Netflix (availability from JustWatch).
What was the budget of Sextuplets?
Sextuplets had a reported budget of $32 million.
How is Sextuplets rated?
Sextuplets has 4.5/10 on IMDb, 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 21 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Sextuplets have a post-credit scene?
No. Sextuplets has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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