

The Boss
“Watch your assets”
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.
Where to watch The Boss in United States
Click a service to open The Boss there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Boss streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Telecine Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Boss
The Boss is a 2016 English-language comedy film directed by Ben Falcone. The cast is led by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Boss was produced by Universal Pictures, On the Day, and Gary Sanchez Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 7, 2016, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $29 million, it went on to gross $79 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ben Falcone
- Writers
- Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy, Steve Mallory
- Release date
- April 7, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $29 million
- Box office
- $79 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, On the Day, Gary Sanchez Productions
The Boss cast & crew
The Boss was directed by Ben Falcone and written by Ben Falcone, Melissa McCarthy, and Steve Mallory.
The cast features Melissa McCarthy as Michelle Darnell, Kristen Bell as Claire, Peter Dinklage as Renault, Kathy Bates as Ida Marquette, Tyler Labine as Mike Beals, and Timothy Simons as Stephan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Lennertz, cinematography is by Julio Macat, and it was produced by Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy.
Is The Boss worth watching?
The Boss holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 1,397 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Boss is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Boss
In United States, you can stream The Boss on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Boss

Melissa McCarthy
Michelle Darnell

Kristen Bell
Claire

Peter Dinklage
Renault

Kathy Bates
Ida Marquette

Tyler Labine
Mike Beals

Timothy Simons
Stephan

Kristen Schaal
Scout Leader Sandy

Ella Anderson
Rachel

Michael McDonald
Bryce Crean

Annie Mumolo
Helen

Cecily Strong
Dana Dandridge

Cedric Yarbrough
Tito
The Boss — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boss in United States?
The Boss is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Boss on Netflix?
Yes — The Boss is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Boss in?
The Boss is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boss?
The Boss runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Boss rated?
The Boss is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 1,397 ratings.











