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10 Best Movies Like Head of State

If you loved Head of State, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Swing Vote

Swing Vote

2008★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Head of State for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In a remarkable turn of events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote....

#2
Midnight Sun

Midnight Sun

2006★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Head of State for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Kaoru has a sickness that hindered her to go out when the sun is up. Despite this sickness, she fell in love with a boy named Koji. If she decides to pursue her love, it will mean ...

#3
Grande, grosso e... Verdone

Grande, grosso e... Verdone

2008★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Head of State for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A comic movie divided in three episodes....

#4
School Ties

School Ties

1992★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Head of State for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When David Greene receives a football scholarship to a prestigious prep school in the 1950s, he feels pressure to hide the fact that he is Jewish from his classmates and teachers, ...

#5
Half Baked

Half Baked

1998★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Head of State for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have mastered a plan, everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke....

#6
Fun Size

Fun Size

2012★ 5.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Head of State for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Wren's Halloween plans go awry when she's made to babysit her brother, who disappears into a sea of trick-or-treaters. Accompanied by her best friend and two nerdy classmates, Wren...