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      The Fundamentals of Caring

      2016, Drama/Mystery & thriller, 1h 33m

      35 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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      The Fundamentals of Caring gets maximum mileage out of the chemistry between its well-matched leads as it follows a fairly well-worn coming-of-age road trip route. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      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.

      Cast & Crew

      Paul Rudd

      Paul Rudd

      Ben Benjamin

      Selena Gomez

      Selena Gomez

      Dot

      Jennifer Ehle

      Jennifer Ehle

      Elsa

      Craig Roberts

      Craig Roberts

      Trevor

      Megan Ferguson

      Megan Ferguson

      Peaches

      Julia Denton

      Julia Denton

      Janet

      Alex Huff

      Alex Huff

      Jodie

      Samantha Huskey

      Samantha Huskey

      Kaitlin

      Bill Murphey

      Bill Murphey

      Mike

      Donna Biscoe

      Donna Biscoe

      Rob Burnett

      Rob Burnett

      Director

      Rob Burnett

      Rob Burnett

      Screenwriter

      Rob Burnett

      Rob Burnett

      Producer

      Donna Gigliotti

      Donna Gigliotti

      Producer

      James Spies

      James Spies

      Producer

      Jamal Daniel

      Jamal Daniel

      Executive Producer

      Renee Witt

      Renee Witt

      Executive Producer

      Giles Nuttgens

      Giles Nuttgens

      Cinematographer

      Christopher Passig

      Christopher Passig

      Film Editing

      Ryan Miller

      Ryan Miller

      Original Music

      Meghan C. Rogers

      Meghan C. Rogers

      Production Design

      Gershon Ginsburg

      Gershon Ginsburg

      Art Director

      Maria Nay

      Maria Nay

      Set Decoration

      Peggy Stamper

      Peggy Stamper

      Costume Design

      Andrea Craven

      Andrea Craven

      Casting

      Tara Feldstein

      Tara Feldstein

      Casting

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      Critic Reviews for The Fundamentals of Caring

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