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Wag the Dog

6.919971h 37mRMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorBarry Levinson
WritersHilary Henkin·David Mamet
ProducersRobert De Niro·Barry Levinson

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Barry Levinson

DHDustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Stanley Motss
RNRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Conrad Brean
AHAnne Heche
Anne Heche
Winifred Ames
WHWoody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson
Sergeant William Schumann
DLDenis Leary
Denis Leary
Fad King
WNWillie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Johnny Dean
AMAndrea Martin
Andrea Martin
Liz Butsky
KDKirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst
Tracy Lime
WMWilliam H. Macy
William H. Macy
CIA Agent Charles Young
DKDavid Koechner
David Koechner
Director
MB
Michael Belson
President
SCSuzanne Cryer
Suzanne Cryer
Amy Cain

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Wag the Dog — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Wag the Dog?

Wag the Dog isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Wag the Dog on Netflix?

No, Wag the Dog is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Wag the Dog on Amazon Prime Video?

Wag the Dog isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Wag the Dog for free?

Wag the Dog isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.