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2016 · 115 min · PG-13

The Founder

Directed by John Lee Hancock · Drama, History

The Founder (2016) is a Drama film, directed by John Lee Hancock set in Illinois and California during the 1950s–1960s. It runs 115 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a bleak and satirical tone. Themes of greed & ambition, betrayal, and consumerism / capitalism run throughout.

Composer
Carter Burwell
Cinematography
John Schwartzman
Cast
Michael KeatonNick OffermanJohn Carroll LynchLinda CardelliniB.J. NovakLaura DernJustin Randell BrookeKate Kneeland

The world of this film

Setting

Where
IllinoisCalifornia
Setting
Suburban
When
1950s1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Greed & AmbitionBetrayalConsumerism / Capitalism
Tone
BleakSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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