The Boss
The Boss is a 2016 American comedy film directed by Ben Falcone and written by Falcone, Melissa McCarthy, and Steve Mallory. The film follows the story of a wealthy woman who, after being arrested and losing her fortune, uses her assistant's daughter's Dandelion Girls cookie sales to return to the top. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Kathy Bates, and Peter Dinklage, The Boss received mixed reviews from critics but grossed over $78 million worldwide.
ReleasedApr 7, 2016
Budget$29M
Box Office$79M
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Kristen Bell
Claire
4.7
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Peter Dinklage
Renault
4.0
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Melissa McCarthy
Michelle Darnell
2.8
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Kathy Bates
Ida Marquette
2.6
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Dax Shepard
Kyle (uncredited)
2.4
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Kristen Schaal
Scout Leader Sandy
1.7
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