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Head of State
“The only thing white is the house.”
5.6 / 10• 2003• 1h 35m•PG-13• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Chris Rock
Mays Gilliam
Lead
Bernie Mac
Mitch Gilliam
Dylan Baker
Martin Geller
Nick Searcy
Brian Lewis
Lynn Whitfield
Debra Lassiter
Robin Givens
Kim
Tamala Jones
Lisa Clark
James Rebhorn
Senator Bill Arnot
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chris Rock's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Head of State is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
