Head of State (2003) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG-13 • 2003 • 1h 35m
Head of State (directed by Chris Rock) is a broad political comedy about alderman Mays Gilliam unexpectedly becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. The PG-13 rating is mainly for frequent profanity (including one F-word and racial epithets), some sexual references and skimpy costumes, and a couple of brief violent moments (a staged explosion and a slapstick fight). Parents should note the film includes social drinking, off-screen… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Head of State appropriate for kids?
Head of State (directed by Chris Rock) is a broad political comedy about alderman Mays Gilliam unexpectedly becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. The PG-13 rating is mainly for frequent profanity (including one F-word and racial epithets), some sexual references and… Read more — free account
Content severity in Head of State
What happens in Head of State, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:07 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in Head of State
Mild and mostly comedic: the film contains suggestive jokes, quick clips of women in skimpy outfits, and an offhand reference to a private hooker connected to a candidate. There is no explicit sex or nudity shown, and sexual content is used for punchlines or satire rather than eroticism.
Violence and gore in Head of State
Light and largely slapstick: there is one brief, clearly staged explosion that leads to Mays Gilliam rescuing a woman (the scene is heroic and non-graphic), plus a short, comic fistfight between two men. No graphic injury or prolonged physical harm is shown.
Language in Head of State
Moderate and frequent: IMDb notes 1 use of the F-word plus many other profanities (dozens of 'shit', 'ass', several uses of 'damn', and multiple uses of the racial slur). Coarse language is a steady presence in dialogue and campaign banter, often for comedic emphasis or as part of attack ads.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Head of State
Mild: characters are shown drinking at social and campaign events (toasts, party scenes) but there are no scenes of heavy intoxication or illegal drug use. Smoking is not a focus.
Mature themes in Head of State
Moderate: the movie deals directly with race, social inequality, welfare and political corruption; it also hinges on the off-screen deaths of the original nominees (announced on news), and features political manipulation (e.g., a dubbed tape used in ads). These are presented as satire and talk-heavy drama rather than traumatic, but the racial language and discussion of public policy can be sensitive.
Scary moments in Head of State
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Head of State appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Head of State is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG-13. Head of State (directed by Chris Rock) is a broad political comedy about alderman Mays Gilliam unexpectedly becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. The PG-13 rating is mainly for frequent profanity (including one…
What age rating does Head of State have?
Head of State is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is Head of State about?
Head of State (directed by Chris Rock) is a broad political comedy about alderman Mays Gilliam unexpectedly becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. The PG-13 rating is mainly for frequent profanity (including one F-word and racial epithets), some sexual references and skimpy costumes, and a couple of brief…
Is there sex or nudity in Head of State?
Mild and mostly comedic: the film contains suggestive jokes, quick clips of women in skimpy outfits, and an offhand reference to a private hooker connected to a candidate. There is no explicit sex or nudity shown, and sexual content is used for punchlines or…
How violent is Head of State?
Light and largely slapstick: there is one brief, clearly staged explosion that leads to Mays Gilliam rescuing a woman (the scene is heroic and non-graphic), plus a short, comic fistfight between two men. No graphic injury or prolonged physical harm is shown.
Is the language in Head of State appropriate for kids?
Moderate and frequent: IMDb notes 1 use of the F-word plus many other profanities (dozens of 'shit', 'ass', several uses of 'damn', and multiple uses of the racial slur). Coarse language is a steady presence in dialogue and campaign banter, often for comedic…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Head of State?
Mild: characters are shown drinking at social and campaign events (toasts, party scenes) but there are no scenes of heavy intoxication or illegal drug use. Smoking is not a focus.
What mature themes appear in Head of State?
Moderate: the movie deals directly with race, social inequality, welfare and political corruption; it also hinges on the off-screen deaths of the original nominees (announced on news), and features political manipulation (e.g., a dubbed tape used in ads)…
How long is Head of State?
Head of State runs 95 minutes, directed by Chris Rock, released in 2003.
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