The Fundamentals of Caring

Movie

2016

1h 37m

English

Comedy, Drama

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The Fundamentals of Caring

Movie

2016

1h 37m

English

Comedy, Drama

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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.

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Cast

Ben Benjamin

Trevor Conklin

Dot

Elsa Conklin

Peaches

Bob Richardson

Janet

Jodi Benjamin

Kaitlin

Mike

Courier

Robert Walker Branchaud

Burly Mover

Eric Singer

Burly Helper #2

James Donadio

Waiter

Donna Biscoe

Caregiving Instructor

Ashley White

Cute Travel Channel Girl

TV Reporter

EMT

Cash (uncredited)

Quarry Patron (uncredited)

Kristi Von

Diner Waitress (uncredited)

Directed By: Rob Burnett

Written By: Rob Burnett (Screenplay), Jonathan Evison (Novel)

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swanqueenz says...

8 years ago

I have to admit, I thought this was going to be another clichéd sick kid falls for obscure girl trope. No, The Fundamentals of Caring is something very special, the performances from everyone were SO real - incredible talent. Craig Roberts played Trev so convincingly and Selena Gomez' performance was also superb; she has a brilliant acting ability and is lovely to watch. Paul Rudd also should not be forgotten for his amazing performance, this ensemble worked really well together. A totally underrated movie!

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nlellouche says...

8 years ago

I have to say I only watched it because of Paul Rudd and Selena Gomez. But I got so surprised. Every cast members are awesome and this is so real, touching, and funny too. Dot/Selena Gomez's insults are just magical. I really really liked this movie !

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Farouchette-deleted-1481231708 says...

8 years ago

They put a great cast together. Selena Gomez is underappreciated as an actress, but her acting is very genuine and convincing, I am positively surprised.

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Kataclysm96 says...

8 years ago

Men, this was a special movie, heart-warming, funny, and above all, real.

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