Wag the Dog

Name: Wag the Dog
Director: Barry Levinson
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1997
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson, Denis Leary

A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

19971h 37m6.9(1,065 votes)

ComedyDrama

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. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, and Anne Heche. The film runs for 1 hour 37 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 1,065 votes.

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Director

Barry Levinson

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

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Who stars in Wag the Dog?

Wag the Dog stars Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, and Woody Harrelson, and was directed by Barry Levinson.

How long is Wag the Dog?

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

When did Wag the Dog come out?

Wag the Dog was released in 1997.

What genre is Wag the Dog?

Wag the Dog is a comedy and drama film.

Is Wag the Dog worth watching?

Wag the Dog holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.