The Fundamentals of Caring
Caring is a funny thing.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
97 min
Release Date
2016-06-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2201
Vote Average
7.293
Paul Rudd
Ben Benjamin
Craig Roberts
Trevor Conklin
Selena Gomez
Dot
Jennifer Ehle
Elsa Conklin
Megan Ferguson
Peaches
Frederick Weller
Bob Richardson
Julia Denton
Janet
Alex Huff
Jodi Benjamin
Samantha Huskey
Kaitlin
Bill Murphey
Mike
Alan Boell
Courier
Robert Walker Branchaud
Burly Mover
Eric Singer
Burly Helper #2
James Donadio
Waiter
Donna Biscoe
Caregiving Instructor
Ashley White
Cute Travel Channel Girl
Matthew Pruitt
TV Reporter
Matt Mercurio
EMT
Bobby Cannavale
Cash (uncredited)
Walter Hendrix III
Quarry Patron (uncredited)
Kristi Von
Diner Waitress (uncredited)
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