The Founder
(2016)
Synopsis
This biopic of businessman Ray Kroc chronicles his work transforming McDonald's from a small burger chain in 1950s California to a global franchise. Along the way, he wrests control of the company from its actual founders, the McDonald brothers, who believe that Kroc's business decisions are stripping the restaurant of its heart and soul.
Directors
John Lee Hancock, Julie Parker, Don Handfield, Jeremy Renner, David C. Glasser, Karen Lunder, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, John Schwartzman, Robert D. Siegel, Carter Burwell, Glen Basner, William D. Johnson, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos, Glen Basner, William D. Johnson, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos
Production year
2016
Rating
PG-13
Studio
Lions Gate Films, Inc.
Runtime
115 minutes
Cast
Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch, Linda Cardellini, B.J. Novak