In 1975 in Chicago, a young Michelle Darnell returns to the orphanage she was adopted from. She bounces between the orphanage and other homes within 5–10 years later until her sadness turns into rage and … See more

• Melissa McCarthy as Michelle Darnell, a rich and powerful businesswoman, who was abandoned by several different families for an … See more

Initially announced as Michelle Darnell, the film is based on a character McCarthy created for the comedy troupe Groundlings. Universal was at … See more

The first official full-length trailer was released on November 19, 2015. The film was released on April 8, 2016.
Box office
The Boss grossed $63.3 million in the United States and Canada, plus … See more

Critical response
The Boss received generally negative reviews from critics. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of … See more

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