Wag the Dog (1997)

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.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after Wag the Dog

• Charlie Wilson's War (2007) — Same subject: central intelligence agency (cia), washington dc, usa
• The Pentagon Wars (1998) — Same subject: gulf war
• Tootsie (1982) — Same feel: satirical, smart
• The Ides of March (2011) — Same subject: politics
• The Good Shepherd (2006) — Same subject: central intelligence agency (cia)
• War Dogs (2016)