The Boss (2016 film)
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The Boss is a 2016 American comedy film directed by Ben Falcone and written by Falcone, Melissa McCarthy and Steve Mallory. The film stars McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Ella Anderson, Tyler Labine, Kathy Bates, Annie Mumolo, Timothy Simons, and Peter Dinklage. The film follows 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. The Boss had its premiere in Sydney on March 21, 2016, and was theatrically released in the United States on April 8 by Universal Pictures. Although it received generally negative reviews from critics, it grossed over $78 million worldwide on a budget of $29 million.
Infobox
Directed by
Ben Falcone
Written by
mw- Melissa McCarthy Ben Falcone Steve Mallory
Produced by
Melissa McCarthy Ben Falcone Will Ferrell Adam McKay Chris Henchy
Starring
Melissa McCarthy Kristen Bell Kathy Bates Tyler Labine Peter Dinklage
Cinematography
Julio Macat
Edited by
Craig Alpert
Music by
Christopher Lennertz
Productioncompanies
Gary Sanchez Productions On the Day Productions
Distributed by
Universal Pictures
Release dates
March 21, 2016 (2016-03-21) (Sydney) April 8, 2016 (2016-04-08) (United States)
Running time
99 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$29 million
Box office
$78.8 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Golden Trailer Awards
Golden Trailer Awards
Award
Golden Trailer Awards
Category
Best Comedy Poster
Recipient
The Boss
Result
Nominated
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Award
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Category
Actress Most in Need of a New Agent
Recipient
Melissa McCarthy
Result
Nominated
Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
Award
Teen Choice Awards
Category
Choice Movie Actress: Comedy
Recipient
Nominated
People's Choice Awards
People's Choice Awards
Award
People's Choice Awards
Category
Favorite Comedic Movie Actress
Recipient
Won
Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell
Award
Kristen Bell
Category
Nominated
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| Golden Trailer Awards | Best Comedy Poster | The Boss | Nominated |
| Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Actress Most in Need of a New Agent | Melissa McCarthy | Nominated |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Movie Actress: Comedy | Nominated | |
| People's Choice Awards | Favorite Comedic Movie Actress | Won | |
| Kristen Bell | Nominated |
References
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- Varietyhttps://www.variety.com/2016/film/box-office/box-office-melissa-mccarthy-batman-v-superman-1201746025/
- Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=michelledarnell.htm
- "Melissa McCarthy's 'Michelle Darnell' Gets New Title – Update"https://deadline.com/2015/09/melissa-mccarthy-michelle-darnell-april-2016-release-clifford-the-big-red-dog-universal-1201341553/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2014/film/news/melissa-mccarthy-ben-falcone-5-new-projects-1201245084/
- "Peter Dinklage to Star with Melissa McCarthy in 'Michelle Darnell' (EXCLUSIVE)"https://variety.com/2015/film/news/peter-dinklake-michelle-darnell-casting-melissa-mccarthy-1201407638/
- "Kathy Bates Reuniting With Melissa McCarthy for 'Michelle Darnell' (Exclusive)"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kathy-bates-reuniting-melissa-mccarthy-772782
- "Kristen Bell Joins Melissa McCarthy in 'Michelle Darnell'"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kristen-bell-joins-melissa-mccarthy-774089
- "Melissa McCarthy's sassy new red hairdo"https://web.archive.org/web/20150505194800/http://buzz.blog.ajc.com/2015/05/03/melissa-mccarthys-sassy-new-red-hairdo/
- The Bosshttps://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/19/the-boss-trailer-melissa-mccarthy
- "Melissa McCarthy Comedy 'Michelle Darnell' Gets Release Date"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/melissa-mccarthy-comedy-michelle-darnell-761230
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2016/04/the-boss-hardcore-henry-demoition-batman-v-superman-box-office-preview-1201732456/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2016/04/the-weekend-box-office-batman-v-superman-melissa-mccarthy-1201734178/
- Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_boss_2016/
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-boss
- The New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/movies/the-boss-review-melissa-mccarthy.html
- Variety magazinehttps://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/the-boss-review-melissa-mccarthy-1201747072/