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The Fundamentals of Caring

Caring is a funny thing.

7.3

2016•1h 37m

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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Thumbnail for video: The Fundamentals of Caring | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

The Fundamentals of Caring | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Cast

Photo of Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Ben Benjamin

Photo of Craig Roberts

Craig Roberts

Trevor Conklin

Photo of Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez

Dot

Photo of Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Elsa Conklin

Photo of Megan Ferguson

Megan Ferguson

Peaches

Photo of Frederick Weller

Frederick Weller

Bob Richardson

Photo of Julia Denton

Julia Denton

Janet

Photo of Alex Huff

Alex Huff

Jodi Benjamin

Photo of Samantha Huskey

Samantha Huskey

Kaitlin

Photo of Bill Murphey

Bill Murphey

Mike

Photo of Alan Boell

Alan Boell

Courier

Photo of Robert Walker Branchaud

Robert Walker Branchaud

Burly Mover

Photo of James Donadio

James Donadio

Waiter

Photo of Donna Biscoe

Donna Biscoe

Caregiving Instructor

Photo of Ashley White

Ashley White

Cute Travel Channel Girl

Photo of Matt Mercurio

Matt Mercurio

EMT

Photo of Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Cash (uncredited)

Photo of Walter Hendrix III

Walter Hendrix III

Quarry Patron (uncredited)

Photo of Kristi Von

Kristi Von

Diner Waitress (uncredited)

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