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Where to Watch The Founder(2016)

“He took someone else's idea and America ate it up.”

7.2IMDb
80%Rotten Tomatoes
66Metascore
DramaHistory1h 55m

Looking for where to watch The Founder? You can currently find The Founder online through Netflix, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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.

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The Founder (2016), directed by John Lee Hancock, is a drama film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.2/10 and 80% on Rotten Tomatoes from 5,366 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Originally released in 2016, it's now a streaming staple.

The film stars Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, and John Carroll Lynch. At 115 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

If you're looking to watch The Founder online, the best option is Netflix for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Roger & Me and Michael Collins, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • Yes — The Founder is currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
  • The Founder is available to stream on Netflix in the US.
  • No — The Founder isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Netflix.
  • No — The Founder isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Netflix.
  • The Founder runs 1h 55m (115 minutes total).
  • IMDb 7.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 66/100.

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