Heads of State

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Heads of State

PG-13

2025

1h 53m

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In the action-comedy Heads of State, UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena) have a public rivalry that jeopardizes their countries' "special relationship." But when they become targets of a ruthless foreign adversary, they must set aside their differences and begrudgingly rely on each other. After being shot down in Air Force One, Clarke and Derringer are forced to go on a dangerous, multinational run pursued by enemies intent on killing them. With the help of MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), they must work together to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the free world.

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Critics Consensus

Heads of State's lighthearted handling of geopolitics may be too cute by half, but the comedic alliance between Idris Elba and John Cena remains strong in this slick action flick.

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An action comedy that's presidentially suited for a comfy couch, Elba and Cena keep Heads of State light on its feet with effortless charisma.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

[Jon Cena and Idris Elba] bicker and blow away bad guys in a formulaic take from Nobody director Ilya Naishuller that has only a hint of the gonzo energy it requires to transcend its limitations.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 18, 2025

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

Like a gym-toned Laurel and Hardy, the mess they get themselves into is — broadly speaking — fine.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 14, 2025

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Robert Levin

Newsday

There's a decent action scene or two, as far as it goes for low-rent action scenes in streaming slop. That's a pretty low bar.

Rated: 1/4

Jul 14, 2025

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Troy Ribeiro

Free Press Journal (India)

Heads Of State is the cinematic equivalent of a flaming tomato hurled at a diplomatic summit: messy, unnecessary, but weirdly satisfying. Just don’t expect nuance. Or coherence. Or physics. It’s not a film you watch with your thinking cap on...

Rated: 3/5

Aug 30, 2025

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Travis Johnson

Blunt Magazine

Heads Of State works largely because of the chemistry and charisma of its two stars, both guys who have never been afraid to commit to the bit to get a laugh.

Aug 26, 2025

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Marta Medina

mundoCine

A pro-NATO pamphlet disguised as an action comedy. (...) Occasionally entertaining, its brisk pace keeps the eyes from wandering too far off the screen, but ultimately, it's a run-of-the-mill title. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 2/5

Aug 22, 2025

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Rotten P

Heads of State is a knowingly over-the-top action comedy that delivers exactly what it promises: big set pieces, playful banter, and an absurdly entertaining premise. John Cena leans into self-parody as a bumbling president, while Idris Elba grounds the chaos with effortless charisma, and Priyanka Chopra adds just enough flair to keep things lively. Though the story is predictable and heavy on familiar tropes, the film embraces its own silliness, making it an enjoyable, popcorn-ready streaming experience rather than a groundbreaking one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/07/25

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Rahul H

An insult to your intelligence, do not watch

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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M L

Priyanka Chopra was the standout performer in this movie; she absolutely killed it. Movie all , meh

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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Audience Member

Absolutely loved this movie action packed and Jack quaid is getting up in the movie world now can't wait to see him in alot more movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Gary L

Just fine. Pointless plot. Cartoon violence. Everybody seemed to be having fun. Me too.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Doug H

I was hoping for a Mel Gibson/Danny Glover or at least Nick Nolte/Eddie Murphy. What I got was Laurel/Hardy. Only with better CGI. This was my first viewing of a John Cena movie and I can't for the life of me see how he's a star. Watch Air Force One again instead.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Synopsis

In the action-comedy Heads of State, UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) and U.S. President Will Derringer (John Cena) have a public rivalry that jeopardizes their countries' "special relationship." But when they become targets of a ruthless foreign adversary, they must set aside their differences and begrudgingly rely on each other. After being shot down in Air Force One, Clarke and Derringer are forced to go on a dangerous, multinational run pursued by enemies intent on killing them. With the help of MI6 agent Noel Bisset (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), they must work together to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the free world.

Director: Ilya Naishuller
Producer: Peter Safran, John Rickard
Screenwriter: Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec, Harrison Query
Distributor: Prime Video
Production Co: Big Indie Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, The Safran Company
Rating: PG-13 (Sequences of Strong Violence|Language|Action|Some Smoking)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2025
Runtime: 1h 53m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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