What genre is The Founder?

The Founder is categorised as Drama, History.

Who stars in The Founder?

John Carroll Lynch, Laura Dern, Patrick Wilson, Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Founder?

John Lee Hancock directed The Founder.

How long is The Founder?

The Founder runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).

Is The Founder worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Founder?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Founder (2016)

Name: The Founder
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2016
Duration: 115 min
Cast: John Carroll Lynch, Laura Dern, Patrick Wilson, Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman

Movie 1h 55m ★ 7.1/10

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Released in 2016, The Founder is a drama and history movie. It is directed by John Lee Hancock. The cast includes John Carroll Lynch, Laura Dern and Patrick Wilson. The running time is 1h 55m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.

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.

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Questions about The Founder

What genre is The Founder?: The Founder is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in The Founder?: John Carroll Lynch, Laura Dern, Patrick Wilson, Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Founder?: John Lee Hancock directed The Founder.
How long is The Founder?: The Founder runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).
Is The Founder worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Founder?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.