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Wag the Dog (1997): movie guide
Wag the Dog (1997) is a Comedy, Drama running about 97 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 1,116 votes. Notable cast includes Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1997-12-25
- Runtime: 97 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1997-12-25
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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.
Cast highlights
Wag the Dog features Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson, Denis Leary, Willie Nelson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1997-12-25. Runtime: 97 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (1,116 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Wag the Dog?
- Wag the Dog is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Wag the Dog?
- Wag the Dog runs about 97 minutes.
- Who stars in Wag the Dog?
- Cast highlights include Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro, Anne Heche, Woody Harrelson, Denis Leary, Willie Nelson.
- Does Cinema Box stream Wag the Dog?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Wag the Dog?
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