Wag the Dog(1997)
“A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.”
Overview
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.
Director
Barry Levinson
Studio
New Line Cinema
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$64M
Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Stanley Motss
Robert De Niro
as Conrad Brean
Anne Heche
as Winifred Ames
Woody Harrelson
as Sergeant William Schumann
Denis Leary
as Fad King
Willie Nelson
as Johnny Dean
Andrea Martin
as Liz Butsky
Kirsten Dunst
as Tracy Lime
William H. Macy
as CIA Agent Charles Young
David Koechner
as Director
Michael Belson
as President
Suzanne Cryer
as Amy Cain
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
Albanian
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$64M
Production Companies
New Line Cinema • Tribeca Productions • Baltimore Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wag the Dog?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Wag the Dog (1997).
What is Wag the Dog about?▼
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.
Who directed Wag the Dog?▼
Wag the Dog was directed by Barry Levinson and released in 1997. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Wag the Dog?▼
Wag the Dog has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Wag the Dog?▼
The cast of Wag the Dog includes Dustin Hoffman as Stanley Motss, Robert De Niro as Conrad Brean, Anne Heche as Winifred Ames, Woody Harrelson as Sergeant William Schumann, Denis Leary as Fad King and more.
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