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Feature film — 2016

The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)

7.31h 37mComedy — 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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Director: Rob Burnett

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Cast & crew

Paul Rudd as Ben Benjamin

Paul Rudd

Ben Benjamin

Craig Roberts as Trevor Conklin

Craig Roberts

Trevor Conklin

Selena Gomez as Dot

Selena Gomez

Dot

Jennifer Ehle as Elsa Conklin

Jennifer Ehle

Elsa Conklin

Megan Ferguson as Peaches

Megan Ferguson

Peaches

Frederick Weller as Bob Richardson

Frederick Weller

Bob Richardson

Julia Denton as Janet

Julia Denton

Janet

Alex Huff as Jodi Benjamin

Alex Huff

Jodi Benjamin

Samantha Huskey as Kaitlin

Samantha Huskey

Kaitlin

Bill Murphey as Mike

Bill Murphey

Mike

Alan Boell as Courier

Alan Boell

Courier

Robert Walker Branchaud as Burly Mover

Robert Walker Branchaud

Burly Mover

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