IMDb 6.4 2025 HD

Heads of State

Heads of State

2025
Action Comedy Thriller
117 min PG-13 United Kingdom
6.843 / 10
6.4 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Ilya Naishuller / Matthew Sharp / Jo Beckett / Ben Howard / Paul Barry / Megan Shank
Starring
John Cena / Idris Elba / Priyanka Chopra Jonas / Paddy Considine / Carla Gugino / Stephen Root / Jack Quaid / Sarah Niles

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charismatic leads predictable plot entertaining escapism missed potential glossy spectacle funny chemistry generic conspiracy thrilling action sharp satire forgettable star power uneven tone

Reviews

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Anya Sharma
Feb 26, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A masterclass in high-stakes escapism, ‘Heads of State’ is an exhilarating cocktail of wit, pace, and pure star power. The genius is in the casting: watching Elba and Cena trade barbs while navigating a multinational conspiracy is a…

D
David Chen
Feb 26, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

As a piece of speculative fiction, ‘Heads of State’ is intriguing. The film’s central thrill lies in watching institutions of power destabilised, with protocol replaced by improvisation. The performances anchor this conceit: Elba embodies diplomatic exasperation, while Cena…

C
Chloe Bennett
Feb 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Ignore the lofty titles; this is a gloriously unpretentious buddy romp. ‘Heads of State’ understands its assignment: deliver two magnetic stars, pit them against absurd danger, and let the sparks fly. The chemistry between Cena’s bullish charm and…

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Marcus Thorne
Feb 26, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

There’s a compelling satire of diplomatic fragility buried somewhere in ‘Heads of State’, but the film seems determined to avoid it. Instead, we get a by-the-numbers action-comedy that uses geopolitics as a backdrop for routine car chases and…

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Eleanor Rigby
Feb 26, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

‘Heads of State’ sells itself on a deliciously silly premise: the bromantic bickering of Cena and Elba as world leaders on the lam. It’s a high-concept gamble that pays off in sporadic bursts of charm, largely thanks to…

FAQs

At present, the director for 'Heads of State' is not publicly credited in the provided information. This is not uncommon for projects in development or early announcement stages. The directorial vision will be a crucial factor in shaping the film's final tone, pacing, and action sensibility, so this remains a key piece of information for film enthusiasts to await.