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      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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      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

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      • Production Co: Mobius Entertainment

      • Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS

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      • Jul 06, 2009

        Don't get all pissed off cause I am about to say"Wendell..you rock"!~

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      • 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.

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      • Nov 07, 2007

        Thoroughly amiable effort by the Wilson clan.

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      • 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!

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