Wag the Dog (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, Wag the Dog is a comedy and drama film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 97 minutes. “A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Wag the Dog stars Dustin Hoffman as Stanley Motss, Robert De Niro as Conrad Brean, Anne Heche as Winifred Ames and Woody Harrelson as Sergeant William Schumann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Wag the Dog has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $64.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wag the Dog page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wag the Dog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wag the Dog (1997)?
- In US, Wag the Dog is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wag the Dog worth watching?
- Wag the Dog holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wag the Dog?
- Wag the Dog stars Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson and Jim Belushi.
- When was Wag the Dog released?
- Wag the Dog was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.