The Wendell Baker Story
2005, English. Directed by Andrew Wilson & Luke Wilson.
Why not call him a hero?
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch The Wendell Baker Story
The Wendell Baker Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India.
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Availability in India as of 12 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Andrew WilsonDirector
- Luke WilsonDirector
- Luke WilsonWendell Baker
- Eva MendesDoreen
- Jacob VargasReyes Morales
- Owen WilsonNeil King
- Harry Dean StantonSkip Summers
- Kris KristoffersonL.R. Nasher
- Seymour CasselBoyd Fullbright
- Eddie GriffinMcTeague
- Will FerrellDave
- Angela AlvaradoIrma
- Jo Harvey AllenWanda King
- Buck TaylorBob Draper
Details
- Released
- 3 August 2005
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Luke Wilson
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The Wendell Baker Story: quick answers
Is The Wendell Baker Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wendell Baker Story?
The Wendell Baker Story runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The Wendell Baker Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wendell Baker Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wendell Baker Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wendell Baker Story is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wendell Baker Story on?
The Wendell Baker Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wendell Baker Story?
If you liked The Wendell Baker Story, try A California Christmas, The Baltimorons, He Said, She Said.
Who directed The Wendell Baker Story?
The Wendell Baker Story (2005) was directed by Andrew Wilson and Luke Wilson and stars Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas.