The Founder (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, The Founder is a drama and history film directed by John Lee Hancock, running about 115 minutes. “Risk taker. Rule breaker. Game changer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Founder stars Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, Nick Offerman as Dick McDonald, John Carroll Lynch as Mac McDonald and Linda Cardellini as Joan Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Founder has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Founder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Founder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Founder (2016)?
- In US, The Founder is available to stream on Netflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Founder worth watching?
- The Founder holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Founder?
- The Founder stars Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini and Patrick Wilson.
- When was The Founder released?
- The Founder was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.