The Wendell Baker Story

2005, Comedy, 1h 39m

42 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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The Wendell Baker Story is a lackadaisical comedy of quirky characters and situations, but ultimately the lazy narrative bores instead of charms. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Career con artist Wendell Baker (Luke Wilson) discovers he has a talent for straightening out tense situations. Following his release from jail, he decides to pursue a new career in the hospitality industry, and winds up at a retirement home. His new boss (Owen Wilson) is a mean-spirited man who steals the residents' money and treats them like slaves, and tries to involve Wendell in his schemes. Instead, Wendell casts his lot with the residents and helps them fight back.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Language|Some Crude/Sexual Humor)
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Luke Wilson, Andrew Wilson
  • Producer:
    Mark Johnson, David Bushell
  • Writer:
    Luke Wilson
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $127.1K
  • Runtime:
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital, DTS

Cast & Crew

Luke Wilson
Wendell Baker
Owen Wilson
Neil King
Kris Kristofferson
Nasher
Eva Mendes
Doreen
Seymour Cassel
Boyd
Harry Dean Stanton
Skip
Eddie Griffin
McTeague
Jacob Vargas
Reyes
Will Ferrell
Dave Bix
Luke Wilson
Director
Andrew Wilson
Director
Luke Wilson
Writer
Mark Johnson
Producer
David Bushell
Producer
David Bergstein
Executive Producer
Tracee Stanley Newell
Executive Producer
Ray Angelic
Executive Producer
Steve Mason
Cinematographer
Harvey Rosenstock
Film Editing
Aaron Zigman
Original Music
David J. Bomba
Production Design
John R. Jensen
Art Director
Carla Curry
Set Decoration
Estee Stanley
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for The Wendell Baker Story

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Audience Reviews for The Wendell Baker Story

  • Jul 06, 2009
    Don't get all pissed off cause I am about to say"Wendell..you rock"!~
    Joseph E Super Reviewer
  • Jan 05, 2008
    The cast in this movie is probably one of my favorite casts I've seen in awhile. Luke, and Owen Wilson star alongside Eddie Griffin, and Eva Mendes. However there are three supporting actors who steal the show, no surprise why they stole every scene they were in becasue they are three of the best actors of all time, Kris Kristofferson, Seymour Cassel, and the great Harry Dean Stanton. I really enjoyed the movie funny and different, just one of those smaller indie movies that come along every once in awhile and surprise the hell outta you.
    Jason R Super Reviewer
  • Nov 07, 2007
    Thoroughly amiable effort by the Wilson clan.
    William G Super Reviewer
  • Sep 16, 2007
    I was UNlucky enough to catch this pile of dreck in a small, independant theatre. Easily one of the years worst films!
    Michael S Super Reviewer
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