Wag the Dog
Director: Barry Levinson
"A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects."
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
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Cast
Dustin Hoffman
Stanley Motss
Robert De Niro
Conrad Brean
Anne Heche
Winifred Ames
Woody Harrelson
Sergeant William Schumann
Denis Leary
Fad King
Willie Nelson
Johnny Dean
Andrea Martin
Liz Butsky
Kirsten Dunst
Tracy Lime
William H. Macy
CIA Agent Charles Young
David Koechner
Director
Michael Belson
President
Suzanne Cryer
Amy Cain
In brief
Wag the Dog (1997) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 6.9/10 from 1,081 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 37min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Wag the Dog online?
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How long is Wag the Dog?
Wag the Dog runs 97 minutes (1h 37min).
What rating does Wag the Dog have?
Wag the Dog has an average rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,081 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Wag the Dog from?
Wag the Dog was released in 1997.
