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Wag the Dog
“A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.”
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Wag the Dog at a glance
Wag the Dog is a 1997 comedy and drama film, running 1h 37m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1997-12-25
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 1,116 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmDuring 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
14 names
Dustin HoffmanStanley Motss
Robert De NiroConrad Brean
Anne HecheWinifred Ames
Woody HarrelsonSergeant William Schumann
Denis LearyFad King
Willie NelsonJohnny Dean
Andrea MartinLiz Butsky
Kirsten DunstTracy Lime
William H. MacyCIA Agent Charles Young
David KoechnerDirectorMichael BelsonPresident
Suzanne CryerAmy Cain
John Michael HigginsJohn Levy
Suzie PlaksonGraceQuestions about Wag the Dog
Quick answersWhere can I watch Wag the Dog in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Wag the Dog is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Wag the Dog suitable for children?
Wag the Dog is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Wag the Dog on PelisPlus UK?
Wag the Dog has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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 him stage a fake war.
How long is Wag the Dog?
Wag the Dog runs for 1h 37m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Wag the Dog trailer?
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