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The Founder

2016 · 115 min · Director: John Lee Hancock

The Founder (2016) is a history drama, directed by John Lee Hancock. It stars Michael Keaton and Nick Offerman. The film is based on a true story. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What The Founder Is About

John Lee Hancock's 2016 film follows Ray Kroc, a salesman who sees the fast service restaurant two brothers have built. He wants to spread the system. The arrangement with the brothers breaks down over time. The film turns a rise story into a story of takeover; the narrative does not vindicate Kroc and shows the brothers' loss plainly. Michael Keaton leads. It rests on real events. The tone is dry. Who it's for: those who like business stories and biographical drama. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a likeable lead; the film withholds one on purpose.

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What is The Founder about?

John Lee Hancock's 2016 film follows Ray Kroc, a salesman who sees the fast service restaurant two brothers have built. He wants to spread the system.

Where can I watch The Founder?

The Founder is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Founder?

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

When did The Founder come out?

The Founder was released in 2016.

Who directed The Founder?

The Founder was directed by John Lee Hancock.

Who stars in The Founder?

The Founder stars Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini.

What is The Founder's rating?

The Founder holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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