Wag the Dog (1997)

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.

All Releases

Domestic (67%)
$43,061,945
International (33%)
$21,194,568
Worldwide
$64,256,513
Summary Details
Domestic DistributorNew Line Cinema
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Domestic Opening$92,079
Earliest Release DateDecember 25, 1997 (Domestic)
MPAAR
Running Time1 hr 37 min
GenresComedy Drama
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