Wag the Dog

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.

Director: Barry Levinson
Cast: Dustin Hoffman , Robert De Niro , Anne Heche , Woody Harrelson , Denis Leary , Willie Nelson , Andrea Martin , Kirsten Dunst , William H. Macy , David Koechner

Genres: Comedy , Drama

Release date: 1997-12-25

Rating: 6.941

Runtime: 97minutes

Budget: 15M

Revenue: 64M

Production Companies: New Line Cinema , Tribeca Productions , Baltimore Pictures , Punch Productions

Reviews:

  • Sariyah Taylor
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Marisol Curry
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3

  • Joyce Caldwell
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Ephraim Wells
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Anais Hunt
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5