The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 9.687 |
Directed By
Rob Burnett
Crew
Rachel Chancey
Gershon Ginsburg
Chauntelle Langston
Andrea Craven
Char Coats-Crump
Darrell Redleaf-Fielder
Craig Kyllonen
Heather Morris
Mary H. Ellis
Essie Cha
Maria Nay
Christopher Passig
Martin Czembor
Joshua Jones
Rob Burnett
Jonathan Evison
Rob Burnett
James Spies
Rob Burnett
Donna Gigliotti
Giles Nuttgens
Ryan Miller
Renee Witt
Jamal Daniel
Meghan C. Rogers
Peggy Stamper
Joe Rudge
Chris Giles
TOP 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
Alan Boell
Courier
Robert Walker Branchaud
Burly Mover
Eric Singer
Burly Helper #2
James Donadio
Waiter
Donna Biscoe
Caregiving Instructor
Ashley White
Cute Travel Channel Girl
Matthew Pruitt
TV Reporter
Matt Mercurio
EMT
Bobby Cannavale
Cash (uncredited)
Walter Hendrix III
Quarry Patron (uncredited)
Kristi Von
Diner Waitress (uncredited)
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