The Founder
"He took someone else's idea and America ate it up."
Originally released in 2016. The Founder is a drama/history film. directed by John Lee Hancock.
Starring Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, and John Carroll Lynch
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (5,263 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.1M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Greece
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $24,121,245
Production Companies
- Speedie Distribution
- FilmNation Entertainment
- Faliro House Productions
- The Combine
- The Weinstein Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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 s...
Who directed The Founder?
The Founder was directed by John Lee Hancock.
How long is The Founder?
The Founder has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The Founder released?
The Founder was released on November 24, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Founder?
The main cast of The Founder includes Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini, B. J. Novak.
Is The Founder worth watching?
The Founder has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 5,263 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.