The Founder
He took someone else's idea and America ate it up.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Founder
- Genres: Drama, History
- Release Date: 2016-11-24
- Runtime: 115 minutes
- Rating: 7.131/10 (5054 votes)
- Budget: $15,000,000
- Revenue: $24,121,245
- Production Companies: Speedie Distribution, FilmNation Entertainment, Faliro House Productions, The Combine, The Weinstein Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 10.4524
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Feaurette #1
Featurette #2
Drive Thru Clip
Michael Keaton is "Terrific" TV Spot
'Concept of Winning' Clip
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Founder?▼
The Founder is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2016-11-24.
Who are the main actors in The Founder?▼
The main cast includes Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini, B.J. Novak, .
Where can I watch The Founder online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Founder is available.
Is The Founder based on a true story?▼
He took someone else's idea and America ate it up.
What is the IMDb rating of The Founder?▼
The Founder has an IMDb rating of 7.131/10 based on 5054 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Founder?▼
The movie had a production budget of $15,000,000 and earned $24,121,245 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Founder?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Speedie Distribution, FilmNation Entertainment, Faliro House Productions, The Combine, The Weinstein Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Founder filmed?▼
The Founder was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Founder?▼
The total runtime of The Founder is 115 minutes.
Is The Founder suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Founder?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Founder.
Does The Founder have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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