The Fundamentals of Caring

Jun 16, 2016

1h 37m

★ 7.3

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Worldwide Pants

Levantine Entertainment

The Fundamentals of Caring Trailers

Cast

Ben Benjamin

Paul Rudd

Trevor Conklin

Craig Roberts

Dot

Selena Gomez

Elsa Conklin

Jennifer Ehle

Peaches

Megan Ferguson

Bob Richardson

Frederick Weller

Janet

Julia Denton

Jodi Benjamin

Alex Huff

Kaitlin

Samantha Huskey

Mike

Bill Murphey

Courier

Alan Boell

Burly Mover

Robert Walker Branchaud

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