The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)

  • R
  • 01/29/2016 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 37m

Caring is a funny thing.

Overview

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.

Rob Burnett

Screenplay, Director

Jonathan Evison

Novel

Cast

Paul Rudd's headshot

Paul Rudd

Ben Benjamin
Craig Roberts's headshot

Craig Roberts

Trevor Conklin
Selena Gomez's headshot

Selena Gomez

Dot
Jennifer Ehle's headshot

Jennifer Ehle

Elsa Conklin
Megan Ferguson's headshot

Megan Ferguson

Peaches
Frederick Weller's headshot

Frederick Weller

Bob Richardson
Julia Denton's headshot

Julia Denton

Janet
Alex Huff's headshot

Alex Huff

Jodi Benjamin

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