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Wag the Dog (1997): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts

An evergreen, sourced guide to Wag the Dog: streaming options, cast and core facts.

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Wag the Dog (1997) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A comedy about truth, justice and other special effects.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Dustin Hoffman as Stanley Motss; Robert De Niro as Conrad Brean; Anne Heche as Winifred Ames; Woody Harrelson as Sergeant William Schumann; Denis Leary as Fad King; Willie Nelson as Johnny Dean; Andrea Martin as Liz Butsky; Kirsten Dunst as Tracy Lime

About 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.

More like Wag the Dog

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wag the Dog?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast 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; Denis Leary as Fad King; Willie Nelson as Johnny Dean; Andrea Martin as Liz Butsky; Kirsten Dunst as Tracy Lime

Is this Wag the Dog guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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