The Boss (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, The Boss is a comedy film directed by Ben Falcone, running about 91 minutes. “Watch your assets” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Boss stars Melissa McCarthy as Michelle Darnell, Peter Dinklage as Renault, Kristen Bell as Claire and Kathy Bates as Ida Marquette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Boss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $78.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boss page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boss (2016)?
- In US, The Boss is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boss worth watching?
- The Boss holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boss?
- The Boss stars Melissa McCarthy, Peter Dinklage, Kristen Bell, Kathy Bates and Tyler Labine.
- When was The Boss released?
- The Boss was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.