Damian Lewis, Kate Ashfield, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michael Gambon, Annette Badland

A hit man flees his overlords when he can't go through with a whack. He then hides out in a remote Welsh village and works as a baker, falling in love with a local vet--but cannot escape his past.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.

Directed by: Gareth Lewis

Release Date: January 1, 2007

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  • February 3, 2009
    I love the discreet and absurd British humour. Reminds me a little of In Bruges, or to be fair - In Bruges reminds of The Baker because this was made a year earlier. A shame that it hasn't got more attention since it's a great story with great actors (Michael Gambon, in his typic...( read more)al role, among others) and a nice soundtrack. Some parts was pretty slow though. Nevertheless, The Baker is definitely worth watching.
  • October 30, 2009
    A surprisingly entertaining film. Always lovely to see Damian Lewis.
  • April 23, 2009
    This was really good, funny and actioned!
  • April 3, 2009
    very nice british comedy
  • February 25, 2009
    pretty good...even though, at first glance looks like an usual cheapy-dozen british movie...in the end, it was quite funny...simply funny...
  • September 14, 2008
    The Baker was a lot better than i expected, a first time writer director with a low budget and a storyline that doesnt sound exactly thrilling who also has to rely on casting his brother to gain attention. Over all its a good British flick, not a classic but definatly worth the ...( read more)watch, Damien Lewis does well and shows he can lead a cast and Kate Ashfield also shows again that shes deserves more roles.
  • May 2, 2008
    Pretty terrible film, didn't laugh once, in fact didnt get to the end it had to stop it it was so bad!
  • April 28, 2008
    Alright. Had it's share of funny moments and got me through a hung-over morning.
  • April 21, 2008
    Ah ridiculous fun. I love the British. A great idea and some funny wee gem's but needed a bit more help.
    Love Damian Lewis. And the Welsh grannies are the best in this...

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