The Fundamentals of Caring

2016 · 1h37 · Film

Directed by Rob Burnett

Starring Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle, Megan Ferguson, Frederick Weller, Julia Denton, Alex Huff, Samantha Huskey, Bill Murphey

Ideal when you feel… Happy Romantic Angry

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.

Original language

English

Screenplay

Rob Burnett, Jonathan Evison

Music

Ryan Miller

Cinematography

Giles Nuttgens

Cast

Jennifer Ehle, Megan Ferguson, Frederick Weller, Julia Denton, Alex Huff, Samantha Huskey, Bill Murphey, Alan Boell, Robert Walker Branchaud

Updated July 22, 2026

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