The Founder is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by John Lee Hancock and written by Robert Siegel. Starring Michael Keaton as businessman Ray Kroc, the film portrays the story of his creation of the McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain. Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch co-star as McDonald's founders Richard and Maurice McDonald. The film premiered at Arclight Hollywood on December 7, 2016 and was released theatrically in the United States on January 20, 2017 by The Weinstein Company. It grossed $24 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Keaton's performance.
| Director | John Lee Hancock |
| Produced by | Don Handfield, Jeremy Renner, Aaron Ryder |
| Writer(s) | Robert Siegel |
| Starring | Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini, Patrick Wilson, B. J. Novak, Laura Dern |
| Music | Carter Burwell |
| Cinematography | John Schwartzman |
| Edited by | Robert Frazen |
| Distributed by | The Weinstein Company |
| Released | December 7, 2016 (Arclight Hollywood), January 20, 2017 (United States) |
| Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United States, Greece |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7–25 million |
| Box office | $24.1 million |
| Netflix ID | 80101899 |
About The Founder
Biopic centered on Ray Kroc, the businessman who created the McDonald's fast food empire. It was directed by John Lee Hancock from a script by Robert D. Siegel.
Achievement of The Founder
Michael Keaton won a 2016 Capri Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ray Kroc.
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Latest information about The Founder updated on July 28 2021.
