The Founder

Theatrical - Wide 2017-01-20

Cast Michael Keaton Linda Cardellini Patrick Wilson Nick Offerman Laura Dern John Lynch B.J. Novak
Directed by John Hancock
Written by Robert Siegel

Genres: Biography Drama

JoBlo's Rating

8/10

Synopsis

The story of McDonald’s founder, Ray Kroc.

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