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The Fundamentals of Caring

R20161h 37mRob Burnett
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 55

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"Caring is a funny thing."

Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the western states. The folks they collect along the way will help them test their skills for surviving outside their calculated existence. Together, they come to understand the importance of hope and the necessity of true friendship.

ComedyDrama
WheelchairAffectationRoad TripCaregiverDisabilityMuscular DystrophyApprovingComforting

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What is The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) about?

Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the western states. The folks they collect along the way will help them test their skills for surviving outside their calculated existence. Together, they come…

Who stars in The Fundamentals of Caring?

The Fundamentals of Caring stars Paul Rudd (Ben Benjamin), Craig Roberts (Trevor Conklin), Selena Gomez (Dot), Jennifer Ehle (Elsa Conklin), Megan Ferguson (Peaches). The film was directed by Rob Burnett.

How long is The Fundamentals of Caring?

The Fundamentals of Caring has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2016. It is rated R.

Is The Fundamentals of Caring worth watching?

The Fundamentals of Caring holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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