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The Founder

2016·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
IMDb7.2Metacritic667.4Rotten Tomatoes80%82%

Where to watch

Netflix

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The Founder fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

A real life story, class and money, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Corporate GreedBiographical DramaBusiness EthicsAmbitious BetrayalHistorical AccuracyCharacter StudyCapitalist CritiqueEntrepreneurial StoryAmerican Dream SubvertedTense Negotiations

Crew

Directed by:
John Lee Hancock, Amir R. Khan, Kevin Black
Written by:
Robert D. Siegel
Produced by:
Jeremy Renner, Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Carter Burwell, Carter Burwell, David E. Fluhr

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Founder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Founder legally?

Netflix

The Founder is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Founder worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Founder rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Founder?

1 h 55 min

The Founder runs 1 h 55 min.

Is The Founder based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Founder?

Critics73
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Founder much the same way.

Was The Founder a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$24 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is The Founder in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Greece, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Founder?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Founder in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Founder use?

MontageHow We Got HereKnow When to Fold 'EmSelf-Serving MemoryArtistic License – HistoryRousing SpeechPyrrhic VictoryGold DiggerThe AlcoholicDeadpan SnarkerPrecision F-StrikeArtistic License – Lawand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for The Founder, including Montage, How We Got Here, Know When to Fold 'Em.