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Movie poster: The Wendell Baker Story (2005)
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The Wendell Baker Story

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2005 · 99 min Comedy Drama Romance
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2005
Country Germany, United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director Luke Wilson
Runtime 99 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (76 votes)

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The film constructs its easygoing charm on the dynamic between a good-natured ex-con and three shrewd retirees, relying on the cast's natural chemistry and a laid-back, heartfelt sense of humor. It explores themes of redemption and unlikely friendship without leaning into heavy melodrama.

What lingers after the credits is a sense of gentle optimism and the pleasant afterglow of a story where kindness wins the day. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Luke Wilson

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Perfect for a lazy weekend afternoon, when you need a dose of uncomplicated, good-hearted comedy.

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