The Founder (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, The Founder is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Eric Dean Hordes, running about 110 minutes. “Sex, Aliens & Kanal Teleportal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An alien from the planet Antoria lands on Earth and is promptly assaulted by the porn producer Gerhard Hornbacher, who steals his "form changer". Hornbacher sees this as a way to make money and founds the spiritual TV channel "Teleportal", where he offers people the opportunity to flee to Antoria to escape the impending destruction of the Earth, for a price of course.
Who’s in it. The Founder stars Helmut Krauss as Gerhard Hornbacher, Vera Göpfert as Angella Atoma, Uwe Karpa as Glenny Rosenberg and Santiago Ziesmer as Torok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Founder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Founder (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Founder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Founder worth watching?
- The Founder holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Founder?
- The Founder stars Helmut Krauss, Vera Göpfert, Uwe Karpa, Santiago Ziesmer and Pierre Kiwitt.
- When was The Founder released?
- The Founder was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.