Wag the Dog (1997)
Directed by Barry Levinson
Genres - Comedy, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Political Satire, Media Satire |
Release Date - Dec 25, 1997 (USA), Dec 25, 1997 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 96 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Academy Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
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| 1997 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| 1997 | Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) | Nominated |
BAFTA Film Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Nominated |
Berlin Film Festival
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Silver Bear - Special Jury Prize | Won |
Critics' Choice Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 |
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Best Picture | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 |
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Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Nominated |
| 1998 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Nominated | |
| 1998 | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
Screen Actors Guild Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
Writers Guild Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Adapted Screenplay | Nominated |