The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
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.
Director:
Rob Burnett
Writer:
Rob Burnett
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Paul Rudd as Ben Benjamin |
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Craig Roberts as Trevor Conklin |
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Selena Gomez as Dot |
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Jennifer Ehle as Elsa Conklin |
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Megan Ferguson as Peaches |
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Frederick Weller as Bob Richardson |
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Julia Denton as Janet |
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Alex Huff as Jodi Benjamin |
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Samantha Huskey as Kaitlin |
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Bill Murphey as Mike |
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Alan Boell as Courier |
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Robert Walker Branchaud as Burly Mover |
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Eric Singer as Burly Helper #2 |
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James Donadio as Waiter |
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Donna Biscoe as Caregiving Instructor |
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Ashley White as Cute Travel Channel Girl |
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Matthew Pruitt as TV Reporter |
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Matt Mercurio as EMT |
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Bobby Cannavale as Cash (uncredited) |
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Walter Hendrix III as Quarry Patron (uncredited) |
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Kristi Von as Diner Waitress (uncredited) |
| Sound | Rachel Chancey | Foley Artist |
| Art | Gershon Ginsburg | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Chauntelle Langston | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Andrea Craven | Casting |
| Costume & Make-Up | Char Coats-Crump | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Darrell Redleaf-Fielder | Hair Department Head |
| Sound | Craig Kyllonen | Sound Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Heather Morris | Hairstylist |
| Sound | Mary H. Ellis | Sound Mixer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Essie Cha | Makeup Department Head |
| Art | Maria Nay | Set Decoration |
| Editing | Christopher Passig | Editor |
| Sound | Martin Czembor | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Lighting | Joshua Jones | Electrician |
| Writing | Rob Burnett | Screenplay |
| Writing | Jonathan Evison | Novel |
| Directing | Rob Burnett | Director |
| Production | James Spies | Producer |
| Production | Rob Burnett | Producer |
| Production | Donna Gigliotti | Producer |
| Camera | Giles Nuttgens | Director of Photography |
| Production | Renee Witt | Executive Producer |
| Production | Jamal Daniel | Executive Producer |
| Art | Meghan C. Rogers | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Peggy Stamper | Costume Design |
| Sound | Joe Rudge | Music Supervisor |
| Sound | Chris Giles | Utility Sound |
| Visual Effects | Mark Foscolo | Visual Effects |
| Sound | Ryan Miller | Original Music Composer |