Where to watch Wag the Dog(1997)
In the United States, Wag the Dog isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Wag the Dog
Availability in United States
Rent
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Apple TV
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Buy
- Amazon Video
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- Google Play
- YouTube
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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Wag the Dog plot summary
A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.
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.
Details
- Release date
- December 25, 1997
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Directed by
- Barry Levinson
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 · 1,102 votes
Wag the Dog trailer
Cast
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 KoechnerDirector
FAQ
Where can I watch Wag the Dog?
In the United States, Wag the Dog isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Wag the Dog?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Wag the Dog?
Wag the Dog runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
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