10 Movies That Feature The Stories of Real-Life Brands

Movies and brands have a long and storied history together. From product placement to biopics, there are many ways that brands have been featured in films.

There are plenty of fake companies that have been featured in films—from Initech in Office Space to Cyberdyne Systems in the Terminator film franchise. But we’re not talking about those.

These are the real stories of actual brands as told in fictionalized movies. And some pretty dang good movies at that.

1. The Founder (Mcdonald's)

The Founder is a 2016 biographical drama film about the creation of McDonald’s. The film stars Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc, who turned McDonald’s into a global fast-food empire. The film was a critical and commercial success and was nominated for two Academy Awards. The Founder is a fascinating look at the rise of McDonald’s, and it provides a glimpse into the dark side of ambition and success.

The film’s portrayal of the McDonald’s brand has been praised by critics and audiences alike. The film captures the company’s early days as a small, family-owned business. The film also shows how McDonald’s became a global fast food empire, thanks to Ray Kroc’s business acumen and ruthless ambition.