Head of State (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, Head of State is a comedy film directed by Chris Rock, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Head of State stars Chris Rock as Mays Gilliam, Bernie Mac as Mitch Gilliam, Dylan Baker as Martin Geller and Nick Searcy as Brian Lewis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Head of State has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential, YouTube TV and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Head of State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Head of State tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Head of State (2003)?
- In US, Head of State is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, YouTube TV and MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Head of State worth watching?
- Head of State holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Head of State?
- Head of State stars Chris Rock, Bernie Mac, Dylan Baker, Nick Searcy and Lynn Whitfield.
- When was Head of State released?
- Head of State was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.