The Founder
2017, English. Directed by John Lee Hancock.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- UA
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Where to watch The Founder
The Founder is streaming on Zee5 in India.
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Cast & crew
- John Lee HancockDirector
- Michael KeatonRay Kroc
- Nick OffermanDick McDonald
- John Carroll LynchMac McDonald
- Linda CardelliniJoan Smith
- B.J. NovakHarry J. Sonneborn
- Laura DernEthel Kroc
- Justin Randell BrookeFred Turner
- Kate KneelandJune Martino
- Patrick WilsonRollie Smith
- Griff FurstJim Zien
- Wilbur FitzgeraldJerry Cullen
- David de VriesJack Horford
Details
- Released
- 20 January 2017
- Country
- Greece, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert D. Siegel
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $24M
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What The Founder is based on
The Founder is based on a true story.
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The Founder: quick answers
Is The Founder worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 5,614 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Founder?
The Founder runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The Founder have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Founder. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Founder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Founder is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Founder on?
The Founder is streaming on Zee5 in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Founder?
If you liked The Founder, try Jobs, Quiz Show, Giant.
Who directed The Founder?
The Founder (2017) was directed by John Lee Hancock and stars Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch.
What is The Founder based on?
The Founder is based on a true story.