The Fundamentals of Caring

– Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hil..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
2016
The Fundamentals of Caring (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 (2016) - Trailer

Release Date:

24 Jun 2016

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
TV-MA – Unsuitable For Children

This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17 years old. It contains content that is unsuitable for children.

Director:

Rob Burnett

Writer:

Rob Burnett (screenplay), Jonathan Evison (novel)

Main Actors:

Alex Huff, Donna Biscoe, Paul Rudd, Julia Denton

Plot:

A writer (Paul Rudd) retires after a personal tragedy and becomes a disabled teen's caregiver. When the two embark on an impromptu road trip, their ability to cope is tested as they start to understand the importance of hope and friendship.

Awards:

3 nominations.

Production:

Netflix

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
77%
Metacritic:
55%