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The Fundamentals of Caring
The Fundamentals of Caring

The Fundamentals of Caring

Caring is a funny thing.

Genres

ComedyDrama

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

97 mins

Rating

7.3/10

Release Date

16 June 2016

Country

United States of America

Cast

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Ben Benjamin

Craig Roberts

Craig Roberts

Trevor Conklin

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

Dot

Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Elsa Conklin

Megan Ferguson

Megan Ferguson

Peaches

Frederick Weller

Frederick Weller

Bob Richardson

Julia Denton

Julia Denton

Janet

Alex Huff

Alex Huff

Jodi Benjamin

Samantha Huskey

Samantha Huskey

Kaitlin

Bill Murphey

Bill Murphey

Mike

Alan Boell

Alan Boell

Courier

Robert Walker Branchaud

Robert Walker Branchaud

Burly Mover

Eric Singer

Eric Singer

Burly Helper #2

James Donadio

James Donadio

Waiter

Donna Biscoe

Donna Biscoe

Caregiving Instructor

Ashley White

Ashley White

Cute Travel Channel Girl

Matthew Pruitt

Matthew Pruitt

TV Reporter

Matt Mercurio

Matt Mercurio

EMT

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Cash (uncredited)

Walter Hendrix III

Walter Hendrix III

Quarry Patron (uncredited)

Kristi Von

Kristi Von

Diner Waitress (uncredited)

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