Wag the Dog 1997 · USA · 97 minutes · R · Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 18 nominations. political satire media satire Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche Director: Barry Levinson A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects. Shortly before an election, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to fabricate a war in order to cover up a presidential sex scandal. Tags: political corruption, scandals and cover-ups, conspiracies 7.1 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects. Shortly before an election, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to fabricate a war in order to cover up a presidential sex scandal. Tags: political corruption, scandals and cover-ups, conspiracies Watch Wag the Dog trailer Starring of Wag the Dog Dustin Hoffman as Stanley Motss Robert De Niro as Conrad Brean Anne Heche as Winifred Ames Woody Harrelson as Sergeant William Schumann Jim Belushi as Jim Belushi 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 John Michael Higgins as John Levy Suzie Plakson as Grace Michael Belson as President Suzanne Cryer as Amy Cain Jason Cottle as A.D. Jenna Byrne as Sharon Storyline of Wag the Dog 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. Genre: comedy, drama Theme: political corruption, scandals and cover-ups, conspiracies Mood: comedy on the edge, strictly speaking Attribute: high artistic quality, sleeper Certification: Mature Audiences - Ages 17+ Recommended Flag: adult situations, mild violence, profanity, watch with your teen MPA rating: R Award: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 18 nominations. Budget: 15000000 Rating of Wag the Dog 7.1 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of Wag the Dog Write your review or comment