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Heads of State

  • 2025
  • PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
47K
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POPULARITY
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Idris Elba, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Heads of State (2025)
Buddy ComedyBuddy CopActionComedyThriller

When the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they are forced to rely on each other to thwart a global conspiracy.When the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they are forced to rely on each other to thwart a global conspiracy.When the U.K. Prime Minister and U.S. President become the targets of a foreign adversary, they are forced to rely on each other to thwart a global conspiracy.

  • Director
    • Ilya Naishuller
  • Writers
    • Josh Appelbaum
    • André Nemec
    • Harrison Query
  • Stars
    • Idris Elba
    • John Cena
    • Priyanka Chopra Jonas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    47K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    34
    5
    • Director
      • Ilya Naishuller
    • Writers
      • Josh Appelbaum
      • André Nemec
      • Harrison Query
    • Stars
      • Idris Elba
      • John Cena
      • Priyanka Chopra Jonas
    • 351User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    5 Things 'Heads of State' Director Ilya Naishuller Needs on Set
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    John Cena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Idris Elba Take Our Big Bad Buddies Quiz
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    John Cena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Idris Elba Take Our Big Bad Buddies Quiz
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    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
    Alexander Kuznetsov
    Alexander Kuznetsov
    • Sasha the Killer
    • (as Aleksandr Kuznetsov)
    Katrina Durden
    Katrina Durden
    • Olga the Killer
    Wade Briggs
    Wade Briggs
    • The Chef
    Clare Foster
    Clare Foster
    • Cat Derringer
    Robyn Pennington
    • Sawyer Derringer
    Adrian Lukis
    Adrian Lukis
    • Jack Gordon
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    Ingeborga Dapkunaite
    • Belarussian Farmer
    Sharlto Copley
    Sharlto Copley
    • Agent Coop
    Steven Cree
    Steven Cree
    • Agent Crasson
    • Director
      • Ilya Naishuller
    • Writers
      • Josh Appelbaum
      • André Nemec
      • Harrison Query
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    User reviews351

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    7ana-maria-martinescu

    Finally an easy comedy that is not cheap

    I really liked this movie, it goes well for a fun and light evening. Lately most comedies were cheap and i couldn't bear to watch most of them till the end, but not this one, i've got a big grin at the end of it.

    All 3 main actors done their job and the choices for the British PM (Idris Elba) and for the President (John Cena) were spot on, also had no idea that Priyanka is that good in action movies. Yeah was no John Wick movie, but i wasn t expecting that either, it delivered for a comedy with some(more) action. A plus would be the special effects, nice job for those.

    I would watch a follow up storry for this one :)
    8sholto.vaughan

    Commander in Cheek

    Heads of State is exactly the kind of high-octane nonsense we need more of. Idris Elba smolders, John Cena flexes (mostly his comedic timing), and together they bumble, brawl, and bromance their way through a delightfully chaotic global crisis.

    It's as if Air Force One, Rush Hour, and The Thick of It all crash-landed into the same film and miraculously survived. Director Ilya Naishuller keeps the pace brisk and the set pieces bonkers, never letting logic get in the way of a good explosion or a great punchline.

    Sure, it's ridiculous. But it knows it. And it leans in with enough charisma, chemistry, and cartoonish diplomacy to make world peace look like something you could actually laugh your way into. Elba and Cena are the unlikely dream ticket you didn't know you were voting for.
    7wendieta

    Never Knew I Needed This

    This is the movie I never knew I needed. John Cena as POTUS? Why not? I like this movie a lot. Is it dumb? Very. After G20, I thought this would be another movie about a highly skilled POTUS saving the world, especially with John Cena in the role, but it's really not. Unlike in his other movies, John Cena is not the tough guy here. Idris Elba is supposed to be given his military background, but the writers are smart enough not to overdo it. Instead the role of badasses are left to those who are supposed to be, the agents and the mercenaries. I like the casting a lot. Even though the story is somewhat generic, the cast members carried it well. It's a very enjoyable, fun movie, and that's what entertainment should be.
    8imdbfan-3860620977

    Don't compare with others.. just enjoy it..

    I went into Heads of State with no huge expectations - just looking for some good action and laughs - and honestly, I came out smiling. This film does exactly what it promises: it entertains. The chemistry between Idris Elba and John Cena is fun to watch. They both bring energy, timing, and their own flavor of comedy and action to the screen.

    Yes, the plot is exaggerated and the situations are over the top - but that's the charm. It's a classic action-comedy throwback where the point is not to analyze every twist but to enjoy the ride. The pace doesn't slow down, the action sequences are slick, and the humor lands more often than not.

    I especially liked how the movie never tried to take itself too seriously. The characters know they're in a wild situation and they lean into it. It's self-aware in the right ways. Also, the music and editing style keep the energy high throughout.

    Some people might try to compare it with other spy-action comedies, but I think this one stands on its own. It may not be a deep or groundbreaking film, but it never pretends to be. It's here for fun, and it delivers exactly that.

    If you're in the mood for a lighthearted, fast-paced, and well-acted popcorn flick, Heads of State is worth your time. Just sit back and enjoy.
    7KeyserSoze79

    Perfectly fun, unrealistic action flick

    Probably John Cena's best movie that I have seen. More action than you can beat with a tree trunk you've just pulled out of the ground.

    I think the fact that Cena's character is a new president / former action star helps get over what I normally consider his bad acting. Actually works for this, and I really enjoyed the on-screen chemistry between Idris Elba and Cena.

    Ignore some of the dodgy effects (not all bad tbh), and well, you're not seeing this for the perfectly written story and Oscar worthy acting are you?

    Go in with your eyes open for what it is and it's a highly enjoyable watch at movie.

    'Heads of State' Stars Take Our Big Bad Buddies Quiz

    'Heads of State' Stars Take Our Big Bad Buddies Quiz

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    • Trivia
      Ilya Naishuller: Appears as the Polish police officer who is handcuffed as his car is commandeered.
    • Goofs
      When Will Derringer has the udder from a sheep in his face it shows four nipples (like on a cow udder). Sheep only have two nipples on their udders.
    • Quotes

      Will Derringer: You know what happened to the last guy who threw a shoe at a sitting president?

    • Connections
      Referenced in WWE Smackdown!: Night of Champions 2025 Fallout (2025)
    • Soundtracks
      Volare - Gipsy Kings Version
      Written by Franco Migliacci (as Francesco Migliacci) & Domenico Modugno

      Performed by Gipsy Kings

      Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd. / Sony Music Entertainment

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Belarusian
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • Jefes de Estado
    • Filming locations
      • Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France(outdoor filming)
    • Production companies
      • Amazon MGM Studios
      • The Safran Company
      • Big Indie Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 56m(116 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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