is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by John Lee Hancock that portrays the controversial rise of the McDonald's fast-food empire. While often categorized alongside historical documentaries due to its factual basis, it is a scripted feature film starring Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc. Plot Overview
The film is widely praised for its exploration of the and the darker side of capitalism . While largely accurate to history, it highlights several pivotal real-life moments, such as:
As the business grows, Kroc's ruthless ambition clashes with the brothers' desire to maintain quality and control. He eventually maneuvers them out of their own company, famously turning it into a multi-billion dollar real estate and fast-food empire. Key Cast & Production Ray Kroc: Michael Keaton Dick McDonald: Nick Offerman Mac McDonald: John Carroll Lynch Ethel Kroc: Laura Dern Director: John Lee Hancock Writer: Robert Siegel Themes and Accuracy
is a 2016 biographical drama film directed by John Lee Hancock that portrays the controversial rise of the McDonald's fast-food empire. While often categorized alongside historical documentaries due to its factual basis, it is a scripted feature film starring Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc. Plot Overview
The film is widely praised for its exploration of the and the darker side of capitalism . While largely accurate to history, it highlights several pivotal real-life moments, such as:
As the business grows, Kroc's ruthless ambition clashes with the brothers' desire to maintain quality and control. He eventually maneuvers them out of their own company, famously turning it into a multi-billion dollar real estate and fast-food empire. Key Cast & Production Ray Kroc: Michael Keaton Dick McDonald: Nick Offerman Mac McDonald: John Carroll Lynch Ethel Kroc: Laura Dern Director: John Lee Hancock Writer: Robert Siegel Themes and Accuracy