The Wendell Baker Story_
"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.
Starring
Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Wendell Baker Story was released 21 years ago in 2005.
Overview
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 han...
The Wendell Baker Story is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (20)
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
Billy Joe Shaver
Reverend Shackelton
Azura Skye
May
Nicole Swahn
Lucy
Heather Kafka
Marianne
Richard Andrew Jones
Dr. Van Horn
SS
Steve Stodghill
Otto Brinker
MW
Mark Wallace
Federale Officer
RG
Raymond Gestaut
Sonny Sr.
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
5.0/10 (75 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Wendell Baker Story about?
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.
How long is The Wendell Baker Story?
The Wendell Baker Story has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in The Wendell Baker Story?
The cast of The Wendell Baker Story includes Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas, Owen Wilson, Harry Dean Stanton.
What is the rating of The Wendell Baker Story?
The Wendell Baker Story has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 75 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Drama
Romance