The Founder (2016)
The Founder is a 2016 drama movie directed by John Lee Hancock, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch.
The true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers’ speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. He maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire.
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What is The Founder about?
The true story of how Ray Kroc, a salesman from Illinois, met Mac and Dick McDonald, who were running a burger operation in 1950s Southern California. Kroc was impressed by the brothers’ speedy system of making the food and saw franchise potential. He maneuvered himself into a position to be able to pull the company from the brothers and create a billion-dollar empire.
When was The Founder released?
The Founder was released on 24 November 2016.
How long is The Founder?
The Founder runs 1h 55m.
Who made The Founder?
The Founder was directed by John Lee Hancock.
Where can I watch The Founder?
The Founder is available on Netflix, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Founder
Stream: Netflix
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc
- Nick Offerman as Dick McDonald
- John Carroll Lynch as Mac McDonald
- Linda Cardellini as Joan Smith
- B.J. Novak as Harry J. Sonneborn
- Laura Dern as Ethel Kroc
- Justin Randell Brooke as Fred Turner
- Kate Kneeland as June Martino
- Patrick Wilson as Rollie Smith
- Griff Furst as Jim Zien
- Wilbur Fitzgerald as Jerry Cullen
- David de Vries as Jack Horford