The Boss Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jun. 12, 2016

The Boss

Release Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 Theaters

Director: Ben Falcone

Starring: Melissa McCarthy • Peter Dinklage • Kristen Bell • Kristen Schaal • Kathy Bates

R Comedy N/A

3.58 / 5.0

65% WILL SEE 35% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Melissa McCarthy headlines The Boss as a titan of industry who is sent to prison after she’s caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.

Comedy

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Who stars in The Boss – Cast List

Melissa McCarthy
The Kitchen, THIS IS 40
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Peter Dinklage
Roofman, The Toxic Avenger
Kristen Bell
Frozen, Frozen 2
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Kristen Schaal
Toy Story 4, A Walk in the Woods
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Kathy Bates
The Blind Side, Bee Movie
C
Cecily Strong
The Garfield Movie, Leo
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Tyler Labine
... Mike

Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Best Man Down
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Timothy Simons
The Twits, Candy Cane Lane

Who is making The Boss – Crew List

A look at The Boss behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ben Falcone last helmed Thunder Force and Superintelligence. The film's writer Melissa McCarthy last penned Life of the Party and Tammy.

Director: Ben Falcone
Screenwriters: Melissa McCarthy
Ben Falcone
Producers: Ben Falcone
Will Ferrell
Melissa McCarthy
Adam McKay

Studios: Universal Pictures
Production Company: On the Day Productions

Production – What we know about the The Boss

Key Facts

Based on an original character created by Melissa McCarthy and on a story hatched by Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2015

Completed

Changed The Boss movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2015

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for sexual content, language and brief drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Michelle Darnell
Language: English

The Boss Trailers and Clips

Redband Trailer

Theatrical Trailer

TV Spot #2

TV Spot #1

The Boss Release Date: When was the film released?

The Boss was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 8 , 2016. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Hardcore Henry, The Invitation and Mr. Right.