The Wendell Baker Story(2005)
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The Wendell Baker Story Synopsis
Luke Wilson plays a good-hearted ex-con who gets a job in a retirement hotel. Three elderly residents help him win back his girlfriend as he lends them a hand in fighting hotel corruption.
The Wendell Baker Story (2005) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Luke Wilson, released on August 3, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas and Owen Wilson. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Luke Wilson
- Writers:
- Luke Wilson
- Producers:
- Mark Johnson, Wolfgang Schamburg, David L. Bushell
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Mason
- Composer:
- Aaron Zigman
- Production:
- Franchise Pictures, MHF Zweite Academy Film
- Status:
- Released
The Wendell Baker Story (2005) Trailer
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The Wendell Baker Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luke Wilson
as Wendell Baker
Eva Mendes
as Doreen
Jacob Vargas
as Reyes Morales
Owen Wilson
as Neil King
Harry Dean Stanton
as Skip Summers
Kris Kristofferson
as L.R. Nasher
Seymour Cassel
as Boyd Fullbright
Eddie Griffin
as McTeague
Will Ferrell
as Dave
Angela Alvarado
as Irma
Jo Harvey Allen
as Wanda King
Buck Taylor
as Bob Draper
Key crew
Directed by Luke Wilson, written by Luke Wilson, produced by Mark Johnson, Wolfgang Schamburg and David L. Bushell.
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The Wendell Baker Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 80 ratings.
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The Wendell Baker Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wendell Baker Story online?
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The Wendell Baker Story (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wendell Baker Story?
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The main cast of The Wendell Baker Story (2005) includes Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas, Owen Wilson and Harry Dean Stanton. The film was directed by Luke Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wendell Baker Story released?
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The Wendell Baker Story was released on August 3, 2005 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Wendell Baker Story worth watching?
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The Wendell Baker Story (2005) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wendell Baker Story?
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