The Boss Dvd

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 had its premiere in Sydney on March 21, 2016, and was theatrically released in the United States on April 8, 2016, by Universal Pictures. Although It received generally negative reviews from critics, grossed $78 million worldwide.

Plot

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.

Cast

Melissa McCarthy as Michelle Darnell, a rich and powerful businesswoman, who was abandoned by several different families for an unknown reason, which caused her to have a bitter personality against the idea of having a family. She is arrested by the FBI for insider trading, serves time, and is on parole throughout the film until the end.
Chandler Head as 5-year-old Michelle
Vivian Falcone (Melissa McCarthy’s real-life daughter) as 10-year-old Michelle
Isabella Amara as 15-year-old Michelle
Kristen Bell as Claire Rawlings, Rachel’s mother and Michelle’s personal assistant and single mom, who at first stops working for her, after Michelle’s arrest. She creates an empire along with Michelle, by selling homemade brownies Claire bakes.
Peter Dinklage as Ronald/Renault, an unscrupulous business man and rival to Michelle. He holds a long time grudge towards Michelle due to the fact that they dated in the past, but broke up due to a promotion Michelle got, which instantly changed her behavior and caused them to break up. He was also responsible for turning Michelle over to the authorities for insider trading. He constantly names himself Renault and follows the lifestyle of a samurai.
Ella Anderson as Rachel Rawlings, Claire’s 10-year-old daughter, who was part of a girl scout team called the Dandelions, but quits after being bullied and chastised by Helen and being convinced to join alongside Michelle in her scheme.
Tyler Labine as Mike Beals, a co-worker of Claire’s, who seems to try to woo Claire, who constantly rejects him softly.
Kathy Bates as Ida Marquette, a former mentor of Michelle’s who is the owner of a glue factory. She cut off their alliance, after Michelle decided to push Ida away from a deal she made from another company.
Timothy Simons as Stephan, Ron’s gay personal assistant.
Annie Mumolo as Helen Kreagan, an arrogant, cunning and narcissistic woman and mother to one of the Dandelions, who takes pride in verbally abusing the other girls. She thinks she’s better than everyone else and always compliments herself, even going as far to call herself successful when she isn’t.
Kristen Schaal as Sandy, the leader of the Dandelions, who is pompously berated by Helen.
Cecily Strong as Dana Dandridge, Claire’s vain, selfish, sarcastic and overbearing boss, who describes Michelle as one of her “two personal heroes”, with the second being Benedict Cumberbatch.
Cedric Yarbrough as Tito, Michelle’s former bodyguard, who constantly cheers along with Michelle.
Mary Sohn as Jan Keller, a mother to one of the Dandelions.
Eva Peterson as Chrystal Delvechio, one of the Darnell’s Darlings, with a violent behavior.
Presley Coley as Hannah Kreagan, one of the Dandelions and Helen’s daughter, who is manipulated by her mother.
Aleandra Newcomb as Mariana Gutierrez, one of the Darnell’s Darlings.
Ben Falcone as Marty, Michelle’s former lawyer.
Margo Martindale as Sister Agnes Aluminata, the mother superior of the children’s home where Michelle lived.
Michael McDonald as Bryce Crean, one of the “friends” of Michelle’s past.
Steve Mallory as Carl, one of the “friends” of Michelle’s past.
Larry Dorf as Guard Kenny
Damon Jones as Waiter
T-Pain as himself
Gayle King as herself
Mitch Silpa as Guard Clemmons (Deleted Scenes)
Jim Cashman as Guard John (Deleted Scenes)
Carrot Top as a centaur version of himself in a dream that Michelle had. (Deleted Scenes)
Dax Shepard as Kyle Marquette, Ida’s “son”. (Unrated Cut)
Dave Bautista as Chad, the leader of the Falcon Rangers. (Uncredited/Alternate Ending)