Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- propulsive
- movie night
- action marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be energetic and entertaining as a star-driven action comedy, while noting that its formulaic, thin story limits its impact.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Will Derringer and Sam Clarke begin with mutual disdain but must cooperate against a foreign adversary and global conspiracy.
The film's action sequences and Ilya Naishuller's energetic direction are repeatedly identified as major entertainment strengths.
The U.S. president and U.K. prime minister are placed in a global conspiracy thriller designed around humor and crowd-pleasing action.
The central heads of state must abandon formal rivalry and rely on each other while facing direct personal and geopolitical danger.
Films like Heads of State, and why
The Hitman's Bodyguard
shared action comedy, mismatched buddy partnership, political stakes, and irreverent banter
Red Notice
shared globe-spanning conspiracy, comic action, charismatic star pairing, and brisk blockbuster energy
Central Intelligence
shared buddy action structure, international espionage, comedic friction, and escalating set pieces
Air Force One
shared presidential danger, international intrigue, and accessible action-thriller spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Ilya Naishuller
- Release Date
- 2025-06-24
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (1156)
Cast
- John Cena
- Idris Elba
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas
- Paddy Considine
- Carla Gugino
- Stephen Root
- Jack Quaid
- Sarah Niles
- Richard Coyle
- Aleksandr Kuznetsov
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Heads of State about?
- A bickering U.S. president and British prime minister become an unlikely action duo when a foreign conspiracy puts both their countries at risk.
- What is Heads of State like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Heads of State as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Heads of State violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Heads of State as moderate.
- What did critics think of Heads of State?
- Critics broadly found the film to be energetic and entertaining as a star-driven action comedy, while noting that its formulaic, thin story limits its impact.
- Which films are like Heads of State?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hitman's Bodyguard, Red Notice, Central Intelligence, and Air Force One.
- How long is Heads of State?
- Heads of State runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Heads of State?
- In United States, Heads of State streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
