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The Founder

7.220161h 55mMMovieDramaHistory

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…

DirectorJohn Lee Hancock
WriterRobert D. Siegel
ProducersDon Handfield·Jeremy Renner

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StanStan
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Lee Hancock

MKMichael Keaton
Michael Keaton
Ray Kroc
NONick Offerman
Nick Offerman
Dick McDonald
JLJohn Carroll Lynch
John Carroll Lynch
Mac McDonald
LCLinda Cardellini
Linda Cardellini
Joan Smith
BNB.J. Novak
B.J. Novak
Harry J. Sonneborn
LDLaura Dern
Laura Dern
Ethel Kroc
JBJustin Randell Brooke
Justin Randell Brooke
Fred Turner
KKKate Kneeland
Kate Kneeland
June Martino
PWPatrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson
Rollie Smith
GFGriff Furst
Griff Furst
Jim Zien
WFWilbur Fitzgerald
Wilbur Fitzgerald
Jerry Cullen
DVDavid de Vries
David de Vries
Jack Horford

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The Founder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Founder?

The Founder is streaming on Stan in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Founder on Netflix?

No, The Founder is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Stan.

Is The Founder on Amazon Prime Video?

The Founder isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Founder for free?

The Founder is available on Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is The Founder based on a true story?

Yes — The Founder is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).