The Boss
“Watch your assets”
Synopsis
A titan of industry 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.
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The Boss - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-20
Top Cast
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Melissa McCarthy
Michelle Darnell
Kristen Bell
Claire
Peter Dinklage
Renault
Kathy Bates
Ida Marquette
Tyler Labine
Mike Beals
Timothy Simons
Stephan
Kristen Schaal
Scout Leader Sandy
Ella Anderson
Rachel
Michael McDonald
Bryce Crean
Annie Mumolo
Helen
Cecily Strong
Dana Dandridge
Cedric Yarbrough
Tito
Mary Sohn
Jan Keller
Eva Peterson
Chrystal
Aleandra Newcomb
Mariana
Presley Coley
Hannah
Ben Falcone
Marty
Margo Martindale
Sister Aluminata
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 6, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$29M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$78.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.72x
+$49.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Falcone
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy, Steve Mallory
- Original Score
- Christopher Lennertz
- Original Title
- The Boss
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $29M
- Worldwide Gross
- $78.8M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, On the Day, Gary Sanchez Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Falcone
Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy, Steve Mallory
Christopher Lennertz
Julio Macat
Craig Alpert
Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy, Chris Henchy, Kevin J. Messick, Rob Cowan
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Falcone
Director
Ben Falcone
Screenplay
Melissa McCarthy
Screenplay
Steve Mallory
Screenplay
Ben Falcone
Producer
Melissa McCarthy
Producer
Chris Henchy
Producer
Wendy Chuck
Costume Design
Todd Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Scott M. Davids
Visual Effects Supervisor
Justin Ball
Visual Effects Supervisor
Adam McKay
Producer
Will Ferrell
Producer
Christopher Lennertz
Original Music Composer
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Boss about?
A titan of industry 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.
Who directed The Boss?
The Boss was directed by Ben Falcone.
Who stars in The Boss?
The principal cast of The Boss includes Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Kathy Bates, Tyler Labine.
When was The Boss released and how long is it?
The Boss was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Boss?
The Boss had a reported production budget of $29M and grossed $78.8M at the worldwide box office (2.72 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Boss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boss was composed by Christopher Lennertz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boss?
The Boss holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).