The Wendell Baker Story (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2005, The Wendell Baker Story is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Luke Wilson, running about 99 minutes. “Why not call him a hero?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Wendell Baker Story stars Luke Wilson as Wendell Baker, Eva Mendes as Doreen, Jacob Vargas as Reyes Morales and Owen Wilson as Neil King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Wendell Baker Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wendell Baker Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wendell Baker Story tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wendell Baker Story (2005)?
- In US, The Wendell Baker Story is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wendell Baker Story worth watching?
- The Wendell Baker Story holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wendell Baker Story?
- The Wendell Baker Story stars Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas, Owen Wilson and Kris Kristofferson.
- When was The Wendell Baker Story released?
- The Wendell Baker Story was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.