The Fundamentals of Caring

The Fundamentals of Caring

97 mins | Drama, Comedy | June 16, 2016

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

97 mins | Drama, Comedy | June 16, 2016

The Fundamentals of Caring
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.
IMDb rating 7.3
Producers Levantine Entertainment, Worldwide Pants
Original title The Fundamentals of Caring
Directors Rob Burnett
Writers Jonathan Evison, Rob Burnett

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

Eric Singer

as Burly Helper #2

James Donadio

as Waiter

Donna Biscoe

as Caregiving Instructor

Ashley White

as Cute Travel Channel Girl

Matthew Pruitt

as TV Reporter

Matt Mercurio

as EMT

Bobby Cannavale

as Cash (uncredited)

Walter Hendrix III

as Quarry Patron (uncredited)

Kristi Von

as Diner Waitress (uncredited)