The Fundamentals of Caring(2016)
Caring is a funny thing.
The Fundamentals of Caring Synopsis
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.
The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) is a comedy and drama film directed by Rob Burnett, released on June 16, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez and Jennifer Ehle. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 2,365 ratings.
- Director:
- Rob Burnett
- Writers:
- Jonathan Evison, Rob Burnett
- Producers:
- Rob Burnett, James Spies, Donna Gigliotti
- Cinematographer:
- Giles Nuttgens
- Composer:
- Ryan Miller
- Production:
- Worldwide Pants, Levantine Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) Trailer
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The Fundamentals of Caring Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Rudd
as Ben Benjamin
Craig Roberts
as Trevor Conklin
Selena Gomez
as Dot
Jennifer Ehle
as Elsa Conklin
Megan Ferguson
as Peaches
Frederick Weller
as Bob Richardson
Julia Denton
as Janet
Alex Huff
as Jodi Benjamin
Samantha Huskey
as Kaitlin
Bill Murphey
as Mike
Alan Boell
as Courier
Robert Walker Branchaud
as Burly Mover
Key crew
Directed by Rob Burnett, written by Jonathan Evison and Rob Burnett, produced by Rob Burnett, James Spies and Donna Gigliotti.
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The Fundamentals of Caring Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 2,365 ratings.
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The Fundamentals of Caring – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fundamentals of Caring online?
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The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Fundamentals of Caring?
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The main cast of The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) includes Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle and Megan Ferguson. The film was directed by Rob Burnett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fundamentals of Caring released?
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The Fundamentals of Caring was released on June 16, 2016 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Fundamentals of Caring worth watching?
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The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 2,365 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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