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The Fundamentals of Caring

  • 2016
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
85K
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Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, and Selena Gomez in The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
Retired writer Ben becomes a caregiver after suffering a personal tragedy. After 6 weeks of training, Ben meets his first client, Trevor, a foul-mouthed 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor take an impromptu road trip to all the places Trevor has become obsessed with while watching the local news, including their holy grail: the World's Deepest Pit. Along the way, they pick up a sassy runaway and a mother-to-be who help test the pair's survival skills outside of their calculated existence as they come to understand the importance of hope and true friendship.
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A man suffering a family loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.A man suffering a family loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.A man suffering a family loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.

  • Director
    • Rob Burnett
  • Writers
    • Rob Burnett
    • Jonathan Evison
  • Stars
    • Craig Roberts
    • Paul Rudd
    • Selena Gomez
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    85K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,435
    29
    • Director
      • Rob Burnett
    • Writers
      • Rob Burnett
      • Jonathan Evison
    • Stars
      • Craig Roberts
      • Paul Rudd
      • Selena Gomez
    • 204User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Craig Roberts
    Craig Roberts
    • Trevor
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Ben Benjamin
    Selena Gomez
    Selena Gomez
    • Dot
    Alex Huff
    Alex Huff
    • Jodi
    Donna Biscoe
    Donna Biscoe
    • Caregiving Instructor
    Julia Denton
    Julia Denton
    • Janet
    Jennifer Ehle
    Jennifer Ehle
    • Elsa
    Ashley White
    Ashley White
    • Cute Travel Channel Girl
    Matthew Pruitt
    • TV Reporter
    Alan Boell
    Alan Boell
    • Courier
    Bill Murphey
    • Mike
    Robert Walker Branchaud
    Robert Walker Branchaud
    • Burly Helper
    Eric Singer
    • Burly Helper #2
    James Donadio
    James Donadio
    • Waiter
    Megan Ferguson
    Megan Ferguson
    • Peaches
    Samantha Huskey
    Samantha Huskey
    • Kaitlin
    Frederick Weller
    Frederick Weller
    • Bob
    Matt Mercurio
    Matt Mercurio
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    • Director
      • Rob Burnett
    • Writers
      • Rob Burnett
      • Jonathan Evison
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    8ashmanbrian

    Best watch in some time

    I love a good movie especially when I have no expectations. I sat down with my kids and was just so surprised by how good this movie really was.

    I don't write reviews, but felt I simply had to for this one.

    It was pure entertainment from start to finish wonderfully funny and just restored a little bit of faith in the guild of acting and humanity.

    If you are in the mood for an up beat feel good movie with a lot of laughs this is a pleasantly easy watch, that the whole family can enjoy.

    Well done and thank you.
    9nilupulx6

    Simple, funny and emotional

    A movie packed with just as many smiles as tears. Perfectly balanced, not over done. Didn't realize I'll love this movie this much, before watching it.

    Highly recommended.
    8rphanley

    Wow.... I wasn't expecting that.

    Great movie! I was really impressed with the cast. Well acted movie with a great story. I wasn't expecting much from Selena Gomez, but she did a great job. One of the best roles I've seen Paul Rudd in! Craig Roberts did an amazing job as well. The chemistry with all of the characters was there and it made you care about them. Great drama/comedy.
    abinewton07

    Really really enjoyed this

    I am not usually into drama/comedy films i'm more of a horror girl but i love selena gomez so i have this a try, and boy i'm glad i did. this is such a heartfelt hilarious brilliant film and every cast member makes the film even better. i'm so happy i watched it and would 100% recommend it
    8dmchardy98

    Surprisingly pleasant and overly warming.

    I never review movies, but this is an exception. I have never been so pleasantly surprised by a movie in such a long time and I really have to commend the cast for doing such a great job. The movie was heartfelt from start to finish and included just the right balance of laughs and tragedy to keep the overall mood upbeat.

    The story, which I will refrain from spoiling, is one that can be related to everyone, regardless of our circumstances. It presents a clear choice that we make everyday; live life to its fullest or use excuses to keep everyday the exact same until we die. I believe that there is no greater message worth spreading.

    As I said, I have no intent on spoiling this movie whatsoever, but if you happen to run out of movie ideas, this is a solid choice even for family viewing, despite the 15 certificate.

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    • Trivia
      It was filmed in 26 days.
    • Goofs
      After Dot and her father talk at the Deepest Pit, Ben calls Dot's father "Cash", a name he shouldn't know because he hadn't asked Dot's father's his name and he couldn't have heard Dot and her father's conversation.
    • Quotes

      Dot: I told you I only date assholes.

      Trevor: Yes, and I'm not an asshole. And since you want an asshole, my not being an asshole makes me more of an asshole than the assholes that you normally date, because they're giving you exactly what you want, whereas I, by not being an asshole, am not. Which makes me an asshole.

      Dot: I can't believe I actually understood that.

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Selena Gomez TV & Movie Performances (2017)
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    • Release date
      • June 24, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook Page
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nguyên Tắc Vàng
    • Filming locations
      • Cartersville, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Levantine Films
      • Worldwide Pants
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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