Wag the Dog
"A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects."
Originally released in 1997. Wag the Dog is a comedy/drama film. directed by Barry Levinson.
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, and Anne Heche
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (1,020 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$64.3M
4.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $64,256,513
Production Companies
- New Line Cinema
- Tribeca Productions
- Baltimore Pictures
- Punch Productions
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 h...
Who directed Wag the Dog?
Wag the Dog was directed by Barry Levinson.
How long is Wag the Dog?
Wag the Dog has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Wag the Dog released?
Wag the Dog was released on December 25, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wag the Dog?
The main cast of Wag the Dog includes Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson, Denis Leary.
Is Wag the Dog worth watching?
Wag the Dog has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,020 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.