Film · 2025
Heads of State
Directed by Ilya Naishuller · starring Julianna Kurokawa, Idris Elba and John Cena
- 1 h 53 min
- Action · Thriller
USA
- 7.5 AverageMovieNCo
- 7.0 Users1 vote
- 8.0 Critics1 review
Synopsis
In a world where diplomatic tensions are resolved more on social media than in conference rooms, the rivalry between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Elijah Grant (Idris Elba), and the President of the United States, Jackson Cole (John Cena), has become a global spectacle. Their constant verbal clashes and public snubs have strained the historic alliance between both powers, generating international uncertainty and grabbing headlines.
But everything changes when both leaders become targets of a mysterious enemy with unlimited resources and a master plan to destabilize the world order. Forced to abandon their luxurious offices and personal security, Grant and Cole must collaborate to survive, escape assassination attempts, and stay one step ahead of those who want to see them fall.
On their wild journey that takes them from the secret corridors of Westminster to clandestine tunnels in Berlin and alleys in Tokyo, they are joined by Noel Sinclair (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), a brilliant and enigmatic MI6 agent who seems to know more than she lets on. With her help, the two leaders must put aside their pride, insults, and complete lack of coordination to uncover a global conspiracy that threatens to destroy the balance of world power.
Filled with action, political humor, and unexpected twists, this is the story of two enemies who discover that sometimes, the only way to save the world… is to survive each other.
Where to watch Heads of State
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 113 min1 hour and 53 minutes
- Budget
- $158.4mAmazon MGM Studios
- How long is Heads of State?
- 1 hour and 53 minutes (113 minutes).
- Who directed Heads of State?
- Ilya Naishuller.
- Who is in Heads of State?
- It stars Julianna Kurokawa, Idris Elba, John Cena and Priyanka Chopra.
- Where can I watch Heads of State?
- In the UK it is available with a subscription on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
Cast
Full cast (25)-
Julianna Kurokawa The 'Duchess' Reporter
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Idris Elba Sam Clarke
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John Cena Will Derringer
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Priyanka Chopra Noel Bisset
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Paddy Considine Viktor Gradov
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Carla Gugino VP Elizabeth Kirk
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Stephen Root Arthur Hammond
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Jack Quaid Marty Comer
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Sarah Niles Simone Bradshaw
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Richard Coyle Quincy Harrington
- Director
- Ilya Naishuller
- Writers
- Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec
- Producers
- Josh Appelbaum, John Cena, Idris Elba, André Nemec
Photos and posters
All 12 photosReviews
See the reviewWhat the critics say 8.0, from one outlet
- 8.0 EmpireOlly Richards
"A really good, dumb comedy can be a joyous thing, and this is a really good, dumb comedy."
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Soundtrack
All 11 songs- Volare - Gipsy Kings VersionGipsy Kings
- Sugar SugarThe Archies
- Discoteka v GarazheHard Bass School & Rebmoe
- ZavodZapravka
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