In a different era, Heads of State would have set the cinematic world ablaze, sparking instant buzz for a sequel and cementing itself as a cornerstone of the action-comedy genre. Yet, in today’s struggling film-going landscape, this gem risks being overlooked. Fear not—The Film Buff is here to break down why Heads of State is a must-watch, delivering a wildly entertaining experience that demands your time and attention.

Those who brought us Heads of State.

Cast:

Idris Elba as Sam Clarke (UK Prime Minister)

John Cena as Will Derringer (US President)

Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Noel Bisset (MI6 agent)

Paddy Considine as Viktor Gradov (Russian arms dealer)

Stephen Root as Arthur Hammond (hacker)

Carla Gugino as Elizabeth Kirk (US Vice President)

Jack Quaid as Marty Comer (CIA officer)

Sarah Niles as Simone Bradshaw (US President's aide)

Richard Coyle as Quincy Harrington (UK Prime Minister’s aide)

Katrina Durden

Aleksandr Kuznetsov

Clare Foster

Crew:

Director: Ilya Naishuller

Writers: Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Harrison Query (screenplay); Harrison Query (story)

Producers: Peter Safran, John Rickard

Executive Producers: Marcus Viscidi, Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, Idris Elba, John Cena

Cinematographer: Ben Davis

Editor: Tom Harrison-Read

Music Composer: Steven Price

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