Movie

The Wendell Baker Story

“Why not call him a hero?”

★ 5.1(78)20051h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Luke Wilson, Andrew Wilson
Release date: 2005-08-03
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: Franchise Pictures

The Wendell Baker Story — trailer

About The Wendell Baker Story

The Wendell Baker Story is a 2005 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Luke Wilson and Andrew Wilson, starring Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes and Jacob Vargas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 78 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wendell Baker Story in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Luke Wilson

Wendell Baker

Eva Mendes

Doreen

Jacob Vargas

Reyes Morales

Owen Wilson

Neil King

Harry Dean Stanton

Skip Summers

Kris Kristofferson

L.R. Nasher

Seymour Cassel

Boyd Fullbright

Eddie Griffin

McTeague

Will Ferrell

Dave

Angela Alvarado

Irma

Jo Harvey Allen

Wanda King

Buck Taylor

Bob Draper

Themes & keywords

release from prisoncon man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wendell Baker Story in South Africa?+

The Wendell Baker Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Wendell Baker Story on Netflix?+

The Wendell Baker Story is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is The Wendell Baker Story?+

The Wendell Baker Story has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The Wendell Baker Story?+

The Wendell Baker Story stars Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas, Owen Wilson and Harry Dean Stanton.

When did The Wendell Baker Story come out?+

The Wendell Baker Story is a 2005 movie directed by Luke Wilson and Andrew Wilson.

What genre is The Wendell Baker Story?+

The Wendell Baker Story is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Wendell Baker Story?+

The Wendell Baker Story was directed by Luke Wilson and Andrew Wilson.