Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

6.9 /10 1,041 votes
December 25, 1997 1h 37m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Barry Levinson
Writers Hilary Henkin, David Mamet
Studio New Line Cinema
Rating 6.9/10
Language EN
Budget $15,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman

Stanley Motss

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Conrad Brean

Anne Heche

Anne Heche

Winifred Ames

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Sergeant William Schumann

Denis Leary

Denis Leary

Fad King

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson

Johnny Dean

Andrea Martin

Andrea Martin

Liz Butsky

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst

Tracy Lime

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

CIA Agent Charles Young

David Koechner

David Koechner

Director

Michael Belson

President

Suzanne Cryer

Suzanne Cryer

Amy Cain

Frequently Asked Questions

Wag the Dog was released on December 25, 1997.

The runtime of Wag the Dog is 1h 37m.

Wag the Dog is a Comedy, Drama movie.

Wag the Dog has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

Wag the Dog is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Wag the Dog was directed by Barry Levinson.

The main cast of Wag the Dog includes Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche.

Wag the Dog is originally in English.