# The Wendell Baker Story (2005)

> A sunny ex-con turns a senior-care scam into an unlikely mission of friendship, justice, and romantic repair.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6976

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Luke Wilson, Andrew Wilson
- Cast: Luke Wilson, Eva Mendes, Jacob Vargas, Owen Wilson, Harry Dean Stanton, Kris Kristofferson, Seymour Cassel, Eddie Griffin
- TMDB rating: 5.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373445/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, hopeful, lazy sunday, feel good movie night

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