The Wendell Baker Story

A gentle, offbeat comedy with a warm heart, quirky characters, and a laid-back charm that ambles along without much urgency.

Directed by

Andrew Wilson, Luke Wilson

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Starring

Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas

Tagline

Why not call him a hero?

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 hand in fighting hotel corruption.

How it feels

Warm, whimsical, light and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Redemption, found family, love, corruption

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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