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The Fundamentals of Caring

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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.
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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.

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Tristram Fane Saunders Daily Telegraph (UK) 06/26/2016
3/5
It's formulaic, sentimental and the cast list includes Selena Gomez. But it's also one of this summer's most enjoyable lightweight comedies. Go to Full Review
Leah Greenblatt Entertainment Weekly 06/23/2016
B
Death, taxes, the enduring adorability of Paul Rudd: these things, at least, we know for certain. Go to Full Review
Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 06/23/2016
A strained, overly familiar tale of catharsis and redemption. Go to Full Review
Jamie Healy Radio Times 08/22/2024
3/5
Emotional baggage carried by each of the characters does sometimes threaten to spoil the fun, but director Rob Burnett largely keeps platitudes and sermonising in check, delivering a fist-pumping pay-off that's so unexpected, it's sure to raise a smile. Go to Full Review
Bertie Archer One Room With A View 03/30/2019
3/5
The Fundamentals of Caring sometimes feels clumsy with two left feet. But the central relationship between Rudd and Roberts shines through... Go to Full Review
Jennifer Heaton Alternative Lens 11/02/2018
7/10
Fairly standard road trip comedy made enjoyable by some solid gags and a strong cast. Go to Full Review
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Ola G @Ollie1972 2d This road comedy-drama film carries this worn out coming-of-age route. The main issue is that Trevor (Craig Roberts), suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, is pretty much an asshole throughout the film and you never feel any real sympathy for him despite his tragic situation. In that sense the script fails with the main pillar of the storyline. And to be honest, Paul Rudd is such a one dimensional actor and he plays the same character over and over again. The lovely Selena Gomez as Dot, is the only one that brings some sort of sparks to this otherwise average, formulaic, sentimental and mundane film. See more Nick P. @nickpaim May 21 What began slow, turned into an incredible story of growth and friendship. This movie will teach you a lot about so many things, people of different struggles, and life in general. A good watch for many! See more Mickey B. @Mickerdoo May 9 A lovely and dark reminder to indulge in the human experience. Highest highs and deepest pits. Robert’s and Rudd sync well. See more Danny T @HeyDT May 8 It’s light, fun, and easy to enjoy. But those dark jokes absolutely killed me. The kind that makes you laugh first… then feel slightly guilty for laughing that hard. Recommended. And as always, Paul Rudd is just so fun to watch. See more Justin K. @moofieluver999 Mar 14 The way a movie should make you feel. See more Xian A @XmanNL Feb 1 Much better than anticipated. Tender and fun. Pretty predictable but light and enjoyable. The actor in the wheelchair was spectacular and always love Paul Ruud. Clearly not filmed in the NW. We don’t have boiled peanuts there. And no civil war era cemeteries either. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Rob Burnett
Producer
Rob Burnett, Donna Gigliotti, James Spies
Screenwriter
Rob Burnett
Production Co
Levantine Films, Worldwide Pants
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2017
Runtime
1h 33m