Movie

Wag the Dog

“A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.”

★ 6.9(1,063)19971h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Barry Levinson
Release date: 1997-12-25
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Albanian
Box office: $64,256,513
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Line Cinema

Wag the Dog — trailer

About Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog is a 1997 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Barry Levinson, starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro and Anne Heche. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 1,063 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wag the Dog in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

gulf warcentral intelligence agency (cia)rapeusa presidentwashington dc, usagovernmentwar veteranelection campaignpresidential electionstagingpoliticsmovie businessalbaniasex scandalsenator

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wag the Dog in Malaysia?+

Wag the Dog is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Malaysia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Wag the Dog on Netflix?+

Wag the Dog is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is Wag the Dog?+

Wag the Dog has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Wag the Dog?+

Wag the Dog stars Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson and Denis Leary.

When did Wag the Dog come out?+

Wag the Dog is a 1997 movie directed by Barry Levinson.

What genre is Wag the Dog?+

Wag the Dog is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Wag the Dog?+

Wag the Dog was directed by Barry Levinson.