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Heads of State is a PG-13 Prime Video action comedy with the U.S. president and U.K. Prime minister fleeing assassins. The rating cites strong violence, language, and some smoking. Non-stop gunfights, explosions, plane crashes, and knife fights fill the runtime. Reviews count four dozen profanities. No romance or nudity. Teen action fans may enjoy it; pre-teens will find the violence and language too much
Uplifting themes
Teamwork and courage under pressure between unlikely allies Leaders learn humility while protecting civilians
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Shootouts, stabbings, car crashes, plane downings, and hand-to-hand fig…
Shootouts, stabbings, car crashes, plane downings, and hand-to-hand fights throughout
Language Frequent strong language in stressful and comic action beats
Frequent strong language in stressful and comic action beats
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol Smoking and casual drinks at social events
Smoking and casual drinks at social events
Frightening Assassination attempts and mid-air disasters raise stakes for teens
Assassination attempts and mid-air disasters raise stakes for teens
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons On-screen deaths and arrow impalement; comic-book tone limits gore
On-screen deaths and arrow impalement; comic-book tone limits gore
Dangerous behaviour Reckless driving and stunt fights played for thrills
Reckless driving and stunt fights played for thrills
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Two leaders must cooperate despite clashing styles. How do teams handle big egos?
- The film treats political violence as comedy. Where is the line between funny and too much?