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Heads of State

  • 2025
  • PG-13
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
52K
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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
    52K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    62
    16
    • Director
      • Ilya Naishuller
    • Writers
      • Josh Appelbaum
      • André Nemec
      • Harrison Query
    • Stars
      • Idris Elba
      • John Cena
      • Priyanka Chopra Jonas
    • 375User reviews
    • 91Critic 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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    5 Things 'Heads of State' Director Ilya Naishuller Needs on Set
    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
    Heads of State: Car Chase Through Trieste
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    Heads of State: Car Chase Through Trieste
    Heads Of State: John Cena And Idris Elba Press Conference Goes Awry
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    Heads Of State: John Cena And Idris Elba Press Conference Goes Awry

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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 reviews375

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    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.
    7rubyroux

    Entertaining, fun, with giggles along the way

    Doesn't take itself too serious, an enjoyable flick for what it is.

    Priyanka looks a great fit for action roles, she stood out the most. John was fun. Idris was charming as ever. Carla Cugino and Jack Quaid also did a great job in their minor roles.

    A well-timed theme for today's climate. Unity is a great message.

    I feel like they could have gone a bit deeper and darker into the characters, with some more edge and comedic relief to bring the audience up.

    Beautiful scenes in Europe

    Special FX and stunts did a great job, editing was on point.

    Priyanka is a fine actress, will def keep an eye out for her future projects.
    7robertasmith

    Great fun

    One of the better Amazon prime films. Great cast who are all on great form. John Cena is just fantastic and Idris Elba shows a comedic ability that has been threatening to emerge for a while. I really hope there is a sequel as it really works. The quality of the production is excellent and hats off to the director. Some great music as well. I really thought I was going to dislike the film but it was quite the opposite. Unusually for me I watched it right through to the credits at the end. For some reason the app seems to want far more words than usual so I am having to finish with this drivel. Oh well.
    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 :)
    7BelizeCorvaine

    This one's a keeper!

    Politics aside, I genuinely did not expect this movie to be this good.

    The casting is absolutely spot on every actor fits their role like a glove, selling the story without a single weak link.

    The writing deserves praise as well, managing to balance sharp humor and clever puns with a storyline that never feels forced or sluggish. There's a clear love for the material that shines through in the smallest details, from the props to the subtle callbacks, showing a real commitment to quality.

    The fight choreography is top tier and only gets more impressive as the movie ramps up, evolving from solid to downright spectacular. The gunplay is in a league of its own, easily some of the most inventive and jaw-dropping I've seen in years. As for the vehicular action, it reaches world-class status, delivering creative and satisfying sequences that keep the energy high without ever feeling repetitive.

    If there's one area that fell a bit short, it would have to be the special effects, at times they felt merely average, especially considering today's industry standards.

    All in all, though, this is an outstanding, silly, and action-packed ride that's absolutely worth your time.

    5 Things Director Ilya Naishuller Needs on Set

    5 Things Director Ilya Naishuller Needs on Set

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    • Trivia
      When Sam Clarke (Idris Elba) is out for his midnight jog, he's wearing an Arsenal hat. Idris Elba is a huge fan of Arsenal.
    • 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
      • Serbia(Fight scene at farm)
    • 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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