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Key Features:
Political satire, Action comedy, Buddy action, International intrigue, Conspiracy, Political conflict, Secret agent, Global threat, High stakes, Action sequences, Espionage, Government, Alliances, Survival, Humor
Tone:
humorous, suspense-driven, satirical
Target Audience:
Fans of action comedies, Viewers interested in political satire, Those who enjoy buddy movies, Audiences seeking fast-paced entertainment
Emotional Arc:
Rivalry → Cooperation → Victory

Heads of State

2025-06-24
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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 rely on each other as they go on a wild, multinational run. Allied with Noel, a brilliant MI6 agent, they must find a way to thwart a conspiracy that threatens the free world.

Genres
Action, Thriller, Comedy
Cast
John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Paddy Considine, Carla Gugino, Stephen Root, Jack Quaid, Sarah Niles, Richard Coyle, Aleksandr Kuznetsov
Crew
Ilya Naishuller, Harrison Query, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Harrison Query
Rating
6.87(848 votes)
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