The Fundamentals of Caring (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, The Fundamentals of Caring is a comedy and drama film directed by Rob Burnett, running about 97 minutes. “Caring is a funny thing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Fundamentals of Caring stars Paul Rudd as Ben Benjamin, Craig Roberts as Trevor Conklin, Selena Gomez as Dot and Jennifer Ehle as Elsa Conklin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Fundamentals of Caring has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fundamentals of Caring page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fundamentals of Caring tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)?
- In US, The Fundamentals of Caring is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fundamentals of Caring worth watching?
- The Fundamentals of Caring holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fundamentals of Caring?
- The Fundamentals of Caring stars Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle and Megan Ferguson.
- When was The Fundamentals of Caring released?
- The Fundamentals of Caring was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.