The Boss is a 2016 comedy film directed by Ben Falcone and written by Falcone, Melissa McCarthy and her husband, Ben Falcone. It stars McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Ella Anderson, Kathy Bates, and Tyler Labine.

The film was released on April 8, 2016, by Universal Pictures. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $78 million worldwide.

McCarthy portrays Michelle Darnell, a former sales executive who is sent to prison for insider trading. After her release, Darnell must rebuild her life and relationship with her daughter.

The Boss was written by Falcone, McCarthy, and her husband, Ben Falcone. McCarthy …