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The Fundamentals of Caring

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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.

Release year
2016
Released
Jan 29, 2016
Runtime
97 minutes
Country
United States
Genres
Comedy · Drama
Directed by
Rob Burnett
Written by
Rob Burnett
Other credits
Jonathan Evison (original creator)
Cast
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)

Consumption history1

  1. Completed

    Netflix viewing. [netflix-91b48bd185046faa7d9cf19e]

External identifiers
tmdb
318121
imdb
tt2452386