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The Fundamentals of Caring
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The Fundamentals of Caring

2016-06-16 · 97 min · ★ 7.3

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Rob Burnett
Production companies
Worldwide Pants, Levantine Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul RuddPaul RuddBen Benjamin
Craig RobertsCraig RobertsTrevor Conklin
Selena GomezSelena GomezDot
Jennifer EhleJennifer EhleElsa Conklin
Megan FergusonMegan FergusonPeaches
Frederick WellerFrederick WellerBob Richardson
Julia DentonJulia DentonJanet
Alex HuffAlex HuffJodi Benjamin
Samantha HuskeySamantha HuskeyKaitlin
Bill MurpheyBill MurpheyMike
Alan BoellAlan BoellCourier
Robert Walker BranchaudRobert Walker BranchaudBurly Mover
Eric SingerBurly Helper #2
James DonadioJames DonadioWaiter
Donna BiscoeDonna BiscoeCaregiving Instructor
Ashley WhiteAshley WhiteCute Travel Channel Girl
Matthew PruittTV Reporter
Matt MercurioMatt MercurioEMT
Bobby CannavaleBobby CannavaleCash (uncredited)
Walter Hendrix IIIWalter Hendrix IIIQuarry Patron (uncredited)

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