The Founder (2016): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Founder features Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini, B.J. Novak, Laura Dern. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2016-11-24. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (5,619 votes). Genres: Drama, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.

Discover The Founder on Cinema Box

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Founder?

The Founder is listed as Drama, History on TMDB.

How long is The Founder?

The Founder runs about 115 minutes.

Who stars in The Founder?

Cast highlights include Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini, B.J. Novak, Laura Dern.

Does Cinema Box stream The Founder?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track The Founder?

Open the The Founder page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.