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Head of State

2003Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic446.5Rotten Tomatoes29%46%

A comedy movie about everyday modern life and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, romance or brutality.

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Story

The only thing white is the house.

When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.

Feels like

  • Political Comedy
  • Campaign Satire
  • Underdog Story
  • Culture Clash
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Fast-Paced
  • Pop Culture References
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 48

Crew

Directed by
Chris Rock
Written by
Chris Rock, Ali LeRoi
Produced by
Chris Rock, Ali LeRoi, Michael Rotenberg
Music by
DJ Quik, Marcus Miller

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 28, 2003 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
March 28, 2003
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$38 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Psycho Ex-Girlfriend, Throwing Out the Script, Catch Phrase +9

  • Psycho Ex-Girlfriend
  • Throwing Out the Script
  • Catch Phrase
  • Greek Chorus
  • Lousy Lovers Are Losers
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Idiot Ball
  • Running Gag
  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight
  • Jerkass
  • Artistic License – Politics
  • Sore Loser

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Head of State?"

Questions about Head of State

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Head of State?

MGM+KanopyHooplaPluto TV

In the United States, Head of State streams on MGM+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 19 other countries.

Is Head of State worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 44). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Head of State okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Head of State make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and satire (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Head of State?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Head of State use?

Psycho Ex-GirlfriendThrowing Out the ScriptCatch PhraseGreek ChorusLousy Lovers Are LosersBait-and-SwitchIdiot BallRunning GagUnusually Uninteresting SightJerkassArtistic License – PoliticsSore Loserand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Psycho Ex-Girlfriend, Throwing Out the Script, and Catch Phrase.