Head of State

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Head of State is available in the US on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, and in the UK on Paramount Plus right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 321 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Chris Rock — stay for everyone else around them. Available now on Paramount Plus Essential — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Head of State keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in Head of State land because the characters underneath them are worth caring 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. Chris Rock and Bernie Mac lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Head of State came out in 2003. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Head of State holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Head of State is a strong candidate. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Chris Rock is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Head of State was released in 2003, directed by and starring Chris Rock. The full 95-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.