Wag the Dog(1997)
A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.
Wag the Dog Synopsis
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.
Wag the Dog (1997) is a comedy and drama film directed by Barry Levinson, released on December 25, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche and Woody Harrelson. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,093 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Levinson
- Writers:
- Hilary Henkin, David Mamet, Larry Beinhart
- Producers:
- Robert De Niro, Barry Levinson, Jane Rosenthal
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Richardson
- Composer:
- Mark Knopfler
- Production:
- New Line Cinema, Tribeca Productions, Baltimore Pictures, Punch Productions
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $64,256,513
- Status:
- Released
Wag the Dog (1997) Trailer
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Wag the Dog Cast & Crew
Main 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
Michael Belson
as President
Suzanne Cryer
as Amy Cain
Key crew
Directed by Barry Levinson, written by Hilary Henkin, David Mamet and Larry Beinhart, produced by Robert De Niro, Barry Levinson and Jane Rosenthal.
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Wag the Dog Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 1,093 ratings.
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Wag the Dog – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wag the Dog online?
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Wag the Dog (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Wag the Dog?
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The main cast of Wag the Dog (1997) includes Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson and Denis Leary. The film was directed by Barry Levinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wag the Dog released?
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Wag the Dog was released on December 25, 1997 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Wag the Dog worth watching?
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Wag the Dog (1997) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,093 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wag the Dog?
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Yes. The official Wag the Dog trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.