The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)

A man suffering an incredible amount of loss enrolls in a class about care-giving that changes his perspective on life.

Director:

Rob Burnett

Writers:

Rob Burnett (screenplay), Jonathan Evison (novel)

Stars:

Craig Roberts, Paul Rudd, Selena Gomez

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alex Huff	...	Jodi
Donna Biscoe	...	Caregiving Instructor
Paul Rudd	...	Ben Benjamin
Julia Denton	...	Janet
Jennifer Ehle	...	Elsa
Craig Roberts	...	Trevor
Ashley White	...	Cute Travel Channel Girl
Matthew Pruitt	...	TV Reporter
Alan Boell	...	Courier
Selena Gomez	...	Dot
Bill Murphey	...	Mike
Robert Walker Branchaud	...	Burly Helper
Eric Singer	...	Burly Helper #2
James Donadio	...	Waiter
Megan Ferguson	...	Peaches

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

road trip | caregiver | handicapped person | teenage boy in wheelchair | abandoned by father | 

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Taglines:

Caring is a funny thing.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Page

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 June 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amizades Improváveis

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Levantine Films, Worldwide Pants

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite stating that he grew up in England, Craig Roberts actually has a very strong Welsh accent throughout the film.

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Goofs

Ben is repeatedly shown putting Trevor's morning pills in a shake, presumably because they will be easier to swallow. However, Trevor is always seen using a straw when drinking out of this glass,

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Quotes

[first lines]
Caregiving Instructor: Caregiving is not just about feeding and clothing and cleaning. It is also about understanding how to navigate a complicated relationship between those who give care, and those who are in need of it. If you find yourself lost, frustrated, confused, you can always come back to this helpful mnemonic device: ALOHA. Ask, Listen, Observe, Help, Ask again.
Caregiving Instructor: The fundamentals of caregiving are to give care... but not care too much. If you truly want a lasting career in caregiving, you'll ...

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Soundtracks

This Is The Only Time We Have
Written & Performed by Ryan Miller
Courtesy of Ocho Mule Records

User Reviews

Best watch in some time

I love a good movie especially when I have no expectations. I sat down with my kids and was just so surprised by how good this movie really was.

I don't write reviews, but felt I simply had to for this one.

It was pure entertainment from start to finish wonderfully funny and just restored a little bit of faith in the guild of acting and humanity.

If you are in the mood for an up beat feel good movie with a lot of laughs this is a pleasantly easy watch, that the whole family can enjoy.

Well done and thank you.