Where to watch The Founder (2016) in the UK
The Founder (2016) is currently available to stream in the UK on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
He took someone else's idea and America ate it up.
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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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Founder.
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Michael KeatonRay Kroc -
Nick OffermanDick McDonald -
John Carroll LynchMac McDonald -
Linda CardelliniJoan Smith -
B.J. NovakHarry J. Sonneborn -
Laura DernEthel Kroc -
Justin Randell BrookeFred Turner -
Kate KneelandJune Martino
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The Founder — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Founder in the UK?
The Founder (2016) is currently included in subscriptions to STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The Founder?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Founder?
Yes. The Founder can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Founder on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Founder is currently included with: STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS Apple TV Channel and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.
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