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Head of State

  • 2003
  • PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
21K
YOUR RATING
Chris Rock in Head of State (2003)
Pre, "Coming Soon"
Play trailer2:31
9 Videos
59 Photos
SatireComedy

When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, Washington, D.C. alderman Mays Gilliam is unexpectedly picked as his replacement.When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, Washington, D.C. alderman Mays Gilliam is unexpectedly picked as his replacement.When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, Washington, D.C. alderman Mays Gilliam is unexpectedly picked as his replacement.

  • Director
    • Chris Rock
  • Writers
    • Chris Rock
    • Ali LeRoi
  • Stars
    • Chris Rock
    • Bernie Mac
    • Lynn Whitfield
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Chris Rock
    • Writers
      • Chris Rock
      • Ali LeRoi
    • Stars
      • Chris Rock
      • Bernie Mac
      • Lynn Whitfield
    • 99User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 nominations total

    Videos9

    Head of State
    Trailer 2:31
    Head of State
    Head of State
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    Head of State
    Trailer 0:31
    Head of State
    Head Of State Scene: Thank God For Crime
    Clip 1:03
    Head Of State Scene: Thank God For Crime
    Head Of State Scene: Crib Malt Liquor
    Clip 0:54
    Head Of State Scene: Crib Malt Liquor
    Head Of State Scene: Work It
    Clip 1:12
    Head Of State Scene: Work It
    Head Of State Scene: We'd Like You To Run
    Clip 0:41
    Head Of State Scene: We'd Like You To Run

    Photos59

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    Top Cast99+

    Chris Rock
    Chris Rock
    • Mays Gilliam
    Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac
    • Mitch Gilliam
    Lynn Whitfield
    Lynn Whitfield
    • Debra Lassiter
    Dylan Baker
    Dylan Baker
    • Martin Geller
    Nick Searcy
    Nick Searcy
    • Brian Lewis
    Robin Givens
    Robin Givens
    • Kim
    Tamala Jones
    Tamala Jones
    • Lisa Clark
    James Rebhorn
    James Rebhorn
    • Senator Bill Arnot
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • Bernard Cooper
    Tracy Morgan
    Tracy Morgan
    • Meat Man
    Stephanie March
    Stephanie March
    • Nikki
    Robert Stanton
    Robert Stanton
    • Advisor
    Jude Ciccolella
    Jude Ciccolella
    • Mr. Earl
    Nate Dogg
    Nate Dogg
    • Self
    Angie Mattson
    Angie Mattson
    • Nate's Girl
    Elizabeth J. Carlisle
    Elizabeth J. Carlisle
    • Nate's Girl
    • (as Elizabeth Johnson)
    Kirk Penberthy
    • Gaines
    John Badila
    • General Olson James
    • Director
      • Chris Rock
    • Writers
      • Chris Rock
      • Ali LeRoi
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Related interests

    Peter Sellers in Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
    Satire
    Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
    Comedy

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Adam Sandler: the scream that was used after Mays Gilliam says, "Security!"
    • Goofs
      During the wrestling match, several people in the background are seen holding campaign posters depicting Mays and his brother as running together. At this point in the film, his brother had not been announced as his running mate.
    • Quotes
      • Brian Lewis: God bless America. And no place else.
    • Crazy credits
      In the opening credits, it lists many famous politicians, then in parenthesis it says "(Are not in this movie)".
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of Head of State (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Head of State Theme - 'What They Think of You'
      Written by Nate Dogg & David Blake
      Performed by Nate Dogg
      Produced by DJ Quik
      Nate Dogg appears courtesy of Nate Dogg, Inc./Love & Happiness Productions & Elektra Entertainment Group

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 28, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Глава держави
    • Filming locations
      • Annapolis, Maryland, USA
    • Production companies
      • DreamWorks Pictures
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $35,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $38,125,247
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,503,484
      • Mar 30, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $38,620,484
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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