---
title: "Heads of State"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/heads-of-state-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 749170
imdb_id: "tt13357520"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 1092
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Heads of State (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/heads-of-state-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Heads of State is a 2025 action, thriller, and comedy film with a runtime of one hour and fifty-seven minutes. The motion picture received a PG-13 rating and was released in the United States on June 24, 2025. The plot centers on the public rivalry between the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the President of the United States, a conflict that jeopardizes the alliance between their two nations. When both leaders become targets of a powerful enemy, they are forced to work together while embarking on a wild, multinational run. To survive, they form an alliance with a brilliant MI6 agent named Noel. Together, the group must attempt to thwart a conspiracy that poses a significant threat to the free world. The film is cataloged as a feature production on The Movie Database, where it is associated with the promotional tagline that two heads are better than one.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The US President and UK Prime Minister must unite to survive a dangerous international conspiracy."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes political premise
- dynamic lead pairing

### Caveats & Content Note
- relies on familiar action tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13 and contains action-oriented violence and comedic themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, thriller, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ilya Naishuller
- **Networks / Studios**: The Safran Company, Big Indie Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Cena** as *Will Derringer*
- **Idris Elba** as *Sam Clarke*
- **Priyanka Chopra Jonas** as *Noel Bisset*
- **Paddy Considine** as *Viktor Gradov*
- **Carla Gugino** as *VP Elizabeth Kirk*
- **Stephen Root** as *Arthur Hammond*
- **Jack Quaid** as *Marty Comer*
- **Sarah Niles** as *Simone Bradshaw*
- **Richard Coyle** as *Quincy Harrington*
- **Aleksandr Kuznetsov** as *Sasha the Killer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Ilya Naishuller.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Idris Elba and John Cena.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is an action comedy film.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released on June 24, 2025.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Heads of State — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/749170)

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