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Wag the Dog (1997)

Movie ★ 6.9 97 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Barry Levinson Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 25, 1997
Runtime
97 min
Rating
R
Budget
$15.0M
Box office
$64.3M
IMDb
tt0120885
Country
United States
Language
Albanian, English
Studio
New Line Cinema, Tribeca Productions, Baltimore Pictures, Punch Productions

Themes

Cast

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 John Michael Higgins John Michael Higgins John Levy Suzie Plakson Suzie Plakson Grace Jason Cottle Jason Cottle A.D. Harland Williams Harland Williams Pet Wrangler Sean Masterson Sean Masterson Bob Richardson Bernard Hocke Bernard Hocke Technician

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Wag the Dog?
Wag the Dog stars Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson.
When was Wag the Dog released?
Wag the Dog is a 1997 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Wag the Dog?
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