The Founder

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The Founder
PG-13
History
Drama
Biography
Release Date
December 16, 2016

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The story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into the biggest restaurant business in the world, with a combination of ambition, persistence, and ruthlessness.

Runtime
115 Minutes
Director
John Lee Hancock
Writers
Robert D. Siegel
Writers
Robert D. Siegel

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Michael Keaton in front of a McDonald's with people applauding him, from 'The Founder'
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Who needs business ethics when you've got persistence?

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John Carroll Lynch on ‘The Founder’ and His Directorial Debut ‘Lucky’
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Plus, getting to work with Nick Offerman, towing the line between fact and fiction, and how he got David Lynch to be in his directorial debut.

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Nick Offerman on ‘The Founder’, Dealing with the Limelight, and “J-Lo Problems”
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Plus, he talks about memorable moments from working on the Fargo TV series, shares his thoughts on attending Sundance this year, and more.

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Will this mark another Oscar nomination for Keaton?

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Will the Golden Arches snag a golden statuette?

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‘The Founder’ Trailer: Michael Keaton Stars in the Dark Story Behind McDonald’s
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John Lee Hancock's film goes inside how Ray Kroc stole the idea for one of America's most valuable businesses.

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She also talks about the tough subject matter in ‘99 Homes’, the Untitled Kelly Reichardt Project, and more.

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Michael Keaton in Talks to Lead Dark Drama about McDonald's, THE FOUNDER

The resurgence of the great actor continues as he's in talks to start in The Founder, which is described as There Will Be Blood meets The Social Network, but with McDonald's.

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John Lee Hancock in Talks to Tell the Story Behind the McDonald’s Expansion with THE FOUNDER; Tom Hanks and Michael Keaton Eyed to Star
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Saving Mr. Banks director is in talks to tell the story behind the sinister expansion of the McDonald's empire in The Founder, which may star Tom Hanks.

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