The Founder
Nov 24, 2016 · 1h 55m
Director
John Lee HancockOverview
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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Cast of The Founder
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
Andrew BenatorLeonard Rosenblatt
Cara MantellaMyra Rosenblatt
Randall TaylorOwner (Ed's Drive-In)
Lacey KingCar Hop Girl (Ed's Drive-In)- Jeremy MaddenDennis
Rebecca RayCar Hop Girl (Joe's Drive-In)
Adam RosenbergEmployee (San Bernadino)
Jacinte BlankenshipWoman (San Bernadino)
Charles GreenLoan Officer #1
David SilvermanLoan Officer #2
Mike PniewskiHarvey Peltz
Catherine DyerMrs. Horford
Susan SavoieMrs. Cullen
Franco CastanArt Wolodarsky
Kenny AlfonsoKroc Corporate Lawyer
Kabby BordersCheerleader #1- Nicolette GoetzCheerleader #2
- Lauren DenhamCheerleader #3
- Abbey FerrellCheerleader #4
Justin AlvarezPhotographer
Victor McCayKroc Divorce Lawyer
Steve CoulterDoctor Reeves
Ric ReitzWill Davis (LA Times Reporter)- Joy Glover WaltersMother (San Bernadino)
Makabe GaneyLittle Boy
Jody ThompsonCustomer (Schaumburg)
Chris GreeneGrand Opening Customer
Kimberly BantaBingo Caller
Devon OgdenGorgeous Blonde- Gerald DuckworthOwner (Joe's Drive-In)
- Jen CohenFemale Passenger
David ZylerDr. Nelson
Joseph SanfelippoMcDonald's Announcer (voice)
Conrad WhitakerLimo Driver (uncredited)
Afemo OmilamiMr. Merriman (uncredited)
Crew of The Founder
John Lee HancockDirector
Robert D. SiegelWriter- Don HandfieldProducer
Jeremy RennerProducer
Aaron RyderProducer
Harvey WeinsteinExecutive Producer
Bob WeinsteinExecutive Producer
Glen BasnerExecutive Producer
Alison CohenExecutive Producer
Karen LunderExecutive Producer
David C. GlasserExecutive Producer
Christos V. KonstantakopoulosExecutive Producer- Holly BrownExecutive Producer
David S. GreathouseExecutive Producer- William D. JohnsonExecutive Producer
Carter BurwellOriginal Music Composer, Conductor
John SchwartzmanDirector of Photography
Robert FrazenEditor
Ronna KressCasting
Michael CorenblithProduction Design
About The Founder
What is The Founder 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.
When was The Founder released?
The Founder was released on November 24, 2016.
Where can I watch The Founder?
The Founder is streaming on Netflix in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Founder?
The Founder runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who directed The Founder?
The Founder was directed by John Lee Hancock.
Who is in the cast of The Founder?
The cast of The Founder includes Michael Keaton (Ray Kroc), Nick Offerman (Dick McDonald), John Carroll Lynch (Mac McDonald), Linda Cardellini (Joan Smith) and B.J. Novak (Harry J. Sonneborn).
Is The Founder on Netflix?
Yes, The Founder is streaming on Netflix in the US.