The Wendell Baker Story
“Why not call him a hero?”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK Re-Release TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-31
Top Cast
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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
Steve Stodghill
Otto Brinker
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 3, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Wilson, Luke Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Luke Wilson
- Original Score
- Aaron Zigman
- Original Title
- The Wendell Baker Story
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Franchise Pictures, MHF Zweite Academy Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Wilson, Luke Wilson
Luke Wilson
Aaron Zigman
Steve Mason
Harvey Rosenstock
Ron Tutor, Tracee Stanley, Ernst-August Schnieder, Luke Wilson, David Bergstein
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Zigman
Original Music Composer
Luke Wilson
Producer
Steve Mason
Director of Photography
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Estee Stanley
Costume Design
Andrew Wilson
Director
David J. Bomba
Production Design
Wolfgang Schamburg
Producer
David L. Bushell
Producer
Mark Johnson
Producer
Luke Wilson
Director
Luke Wilson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wendell Baker Story
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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.
Who directed The Wendell Baker Story?
The Wendell Baker Story was directed by Andrew Wilson, Luke Wilson.
Who stars in The Wendell Baker Story?
The principal cast of The Wendell Baker Story includes Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas, Owen Wilson, Harry Dean Stanton.
When was The Wendell Baker Story released and how long is it?
The Wendell Baker Story was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wendell Baker Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wendell Baker Story was composed by Aaron Zigman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wendell Baker Story?
The Wendell Baker Story holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).