The Founder
“He took someone else's idea and America ate it up.”
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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
Michael Keaton
as Ray Kroc
Nick Offerman
as Dick McDonald
John Carroll Lynch
as Mac McDonald
Linda Cardellini
as Joan Smith
B.J. Novak
as Harry J. Sonneborn
Laura Dern
as Ethel Kroc
Justin Randell Brooke
as Fred Turner
Kate Kneeland
as June Martino
Patrick Wilson
as Rollie Smith
Griff Furst
as Jim Zien
Wilbur Fitzgerald
as Jerry Cullen
David de Vries
as Jack Horford
Andrew Benator
as Leonard Rosenblatt
Cara Mantella
as Myra Rosenblatt
Randall Taylor
as Owner (Ed's Drive-In)
Lacey King
as Car Hop Girl (Ed's Drive-In)
Jeremy Madden
as Dennis
Rebecca Ray
as Car Hop Girl (Joe's Drive-In)
Adam Rosenberg
as Employee (San Bernadino)
Jacinte Blankenship
as Woman (San Bernadino)
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Stream The Founder online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and history movie originally produced in English and released in 2016, it's earned a solid 7.1/10 from 5,388 viewers worldwide.
About The Founder
“He took someone else's idea and America ate it up.”
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. Running 115 minutes.
The Founder Cast and Characters
The cast features Michael Keaton (as Ray Kroc), Nick Offerman (as Dick McDonald), John Carroll Lynch (as Mac McDonald), Linda Cardellini (as Joan Smith), and B.J. Novak (as Harry J. Sonneborn). Their performances are a major reason The Founder has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch The Founder NowWhy People Are Watching The Founder
The Founder flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Founder online for free?
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How long is The Founder?
The Founder runs for 115 minutes (about 1.9 hours).
Is The Founder good? What's the rating?
The Founder holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 5,388 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Founder?
The main cast includes Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, and Linda Cardellini, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Founder available in English?
Yes — The Founder was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was The Founder released?
The Founder was released in 2016.
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What is The Founder about?
The Founder is a Drama/History English-language film. 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. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. The film was produced by Speedie Distribution.
Who stars in The Founder?
The Founder stars Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch and Linda Cardellini. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Founder available in HD?
Yes, The Founder is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.