The Founder 2016
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ray Kroc
as Dick McDonald
as Mac McDonald
as Joan Smith
as Harry J. Sonneborn
as Ethel Kroc
as Fred Turner
as June Martino
as Rollie Smith
as Jim Zien
Director:
Writer:
Robert D. Siegel
Stars:
Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini, B. J. Novak, Laura Dern, Justin Randell Brooke, Kate Kneeland, Patrick Wilson, Griff Furst,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
2016 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
115 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Founder
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Ray Kroc
as Dick McDonald
as Mac McDonald
as Joan Smith
as Harry J. Sonneborn
as Ethel Kroc
as Fred Turner
as June Martino
as Rollie Smith
as Jim Zien
as Jerry Cullen
as Jack Horford
as Leonard Rosenblatt
as Myra Rosenblatt
as Owner (Ed's Drive-In)
as Car Hop Girl (Ed's Drive-In)
as Dennis
as Car Hop Girl (Joe's Drive-In)
as Employee (San Bernadino)
as Woman (San Bernadino)
as Loan Officer #1
as Loan Officer #2
as Harvey Peltz
as Mrs. Horford
as Mrs. Cullen
as Art Wolodarsky
as Kroc Corporate Lawyer
as Cheerleader #1
as Cheerleader #2
as Cheerleader #3
as Cheerleader #4
as Photographer
as Kroc Divorce Lawyer
as Doctor Reeves
as Will Davis (LA Times Reporter)
as Mother (San Bernadino)
as Little Boy
as Customer (Schaumburg)
as Grand Opening Customer
as Bingo Caller
as Gorgeous Blonde
as Owner (Joe's Drive-In)
as Female Passenger
as Dr. Nelson
as McDonald's Announcer (voice)
as Limo Driver (uncredited)
as Mr. Merriman (uncredited)
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