Heads of State Poster

Heads of State (2025)

PG-13 07/02/2025 Action, Thriller, Comedy 1h 53m
70%
User
Score
6.5/10
68%
57/100

Two heads are better than one.

Overview

The UK Prime Minister and US President have a public rivalry that risks their countries' alliance. But when they become targets of a powerful enemy, they're forced to rely on each other as they go on a wild, multinational run. Allied with Noel, a brilliant MI6 agent, they must find a way to thwart a conspiracy that threatens the free world.

Ilya Naishuller

Director

Harrison Query

Story

Josh Appelbaum

Screenplay

André Nemec

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Sam Clarke

John Cena

John Cena

Will Derringer

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Noel Bisset

Paddy Considine

Paddy Considine

Viktor Gradov

Carla Gugino

Carla Gugino

VP Elizabeth Kirk

Stephen Root

Stephen Root

Arthur Hammond

Jack Quaid

Jack Quaid

Marty Comer

Sarah Niles

Sarah Niles

Simone Bradshaw

Richard Coyle

Richard Coyle

Quincy Harrington

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Media

Car Chase Through Trieste

Car Chase Through Trieste

Jack Quaid Teams Up with John Cena and Idris Elba

Jack Quaid Teams Up with John Cena and Idris Elba

John Cena and Idris Elba Steal a Car

John Cena and Idris Elba Steal a Car

Water Cobra Teaser

Water Cobra Teaser

John Cena and Idris Elba Press Conference Goes Awry

John Cena and Idris Elba Press Conference Goes Awry

Attack on Air Force One

Attack on Air Force One

Final Trailer

Final Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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Reviews

A review by Manuel São Bento

Written on June 27, 2025

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/heads-of-state-movie-review-a-film-youll-forget-tomorrow-but-enjoy-today/

"Heads of State doesn't reinvent the wheel, nor does it pretend to. It's an action-comedy that knows exactly what it wants to be - and thanks to the full commitment of its leads, Ilya Naishuller's creative energy, and a light, entertaining tone, it rises above its formulaic script.

John Cena and Idris Elba form an unlikely but absolutely irresistible duo, Priyanka Chopra Jonas shines as a legitimate action star, and Naishuller's inventive vision delivers moments of pure fun. It may not leave a lasting impression, but for nearly two hours, it's a good time.

And sometimes, that's more than enough."

Rating: B...

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A review by Chandler Danier

Written on July 3, 2025

I like Cena, Alba and Hardcore Henry. This is a little long. The action is good but I skipped a lot of dialogue yet didn't miss any of the story.

More Belarusian dancing would have been better than all that banter. In the end, I had emotional investment in the characters and didn't get bored of the action scenes/events.

Barry...I mean Huey makes a great appearance....

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A review by MovieGuys

Written on July 5, 2025

"Heads of State" functions as a basic "buddy" team up, comedy action flick but its not without its limitations.

Lets start with the positives. Idris Elba and John Cena are perfect choices for this kind of film. Ones loud, a showman, in the role of the US president. The other's more grounded and somewhat acerbic, as the UK Prime Minister. The interplay between the two works well, moving from mutual disdain, to a times grudging, respect and even friendship, of a kind.

The action is well paced too, it keeps coming with a little mostly light drama, in between, so you can catch your breath.

Now to the downside. They can play this any way they like but its hard to to see elements of pro US/UK political and military propaganda, in operation. NATO are heavily pushed as the "good guys", ...

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