The Fundamentals of Caring (2016): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Fundamentals of Caring is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Rob Burnett, starring Paul Rudd and Selena Gomez. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Rob Burnett
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Netflix
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fundamentals of Caring About?
The premise of The Fundamentals of Caring without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grieving, retired writer unexpectedly becomes a caregiver and finds himself attending to Trevor, an 18-year-old struggling with muscular dystrophy. They spontaneously embark on a road trip toward the World's Deepest Pit, encountering a spirited runaway and a pregnant woman along the way. Through these interactions, both men confront difficult emotions and discover the importance of hope and the strength found in unexpected connections.
The Fundamentals of Caring Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- road trip
- caregiver
- handicapped person
- abandoned by father
- duchenne muscular dystrophy
- mother son relationship
- pregnant woman
- hitchhiker
- caregiving
- caregiver patient relationship
- teenage boy
- boy in a wheelchair
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- road trip comedy
- road trip adventure
- first kiss
- air quote gesture
- reference to william shakespeare
- idaho
- broken down car
- reference to the seattle seahawks
- reference to make a wish foundation
- hitchhiking
- waffles
- salt lake city utah
- taxidermied animal
- slim jim
- car dealership
- first date
- utah
- divorce papers
- valentine's day
- public urination
- outhouse
- giving the middle finger
- montana
- hit by a car
- diner
- friendship
- writer
- fear of change
- loss of son
- grief
- guilty conscience
- personal growth
- reference to katy perry
- reference to james bond
- reference to google
- f word
- seattle washington
- wheelchair
The Fundamentals of Caring Cast
Paul Rudd leads the cast, with Selena Gomez. Directed by Rob Burnett.
- Director Rob Burnett
The Fundamentals of Caring Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Fundamentals of Caring 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 73% User score
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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The Fundamentals of Caring Plot Summary
What happens in The Fundamentals of Caring from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ben, a writer grappling with a creative block, finds himself enveloped in a whirlwind of emotional challenges as he attempts to navigate the intricate layers of his troubled life. Recent tragedies, including the heartbreaking loss of his young son and the impending divorce from his estranged wife, leave him feeling adrift and devoid of purpose. Seeking respite, he enrolls in a six-week course aimed at becoming a registered caregiver, which leads him to cross paths with Elsa, a pragmatic bank office manager from England. Elsa hires Ben to care for her 18-year-old son, Trevor, who is battling the challenges of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Full summary
The whole story of The Fundamentals of Caring, scene by scene
The Fundamentals of Caring Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Fundamentals of Caring.
How Well Do You Know The Fundamentals of Caring?
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Cars in The Fundamentals of Caring
27 cars on screen, including the 2012 VPG MV-1 and the 1995 Ford Econoline.
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2005 Ford Focus Wagon Minor role
The Fundamentals of Caring Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving” and “Umweg nach Hause”.
- Also known as
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- The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving
- Umweg nach Hause
- Los principios del cuidado
- Altruisti si diventa
- Amizades Improváveis
- 我的看護旅程
- 护工故事
- Основные принципы добра
- Рекомендації за доглядом
- 보살핌의 정석
- Kayıp Şeylerin Bakım Kılavuzu
- היסודות של האכפתיות
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- Opiekun
- Οι Βασικές Αρχές της Φροντίδας
- Основните принципи на грижата
- 思いやりのススメ
- Pagrindiniai globos principai
- Điều Căn Bản Của Việc Quan Tâm
- บทเรียนพื้นฐานของการใส่ใจ
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The Fundamentals of Caring FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Fundamentals of Caring, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fundamentals of Caring?
The Fundamentals of Caring runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Fundamentals of Caring released?
The Fundamentals of Caring was released on June 24, 2016.
Who directed The Fundamentals of Caring?
The Fundamentals of Caring was directed by Rob Burnett.
Who is in the cast of The Fundamentals of Caring?
The Fundamentals of Caring stars Paul Rudd and Selena Gomez.
How is The Fundamentals of Caring rated?
The Fundamentals of Caring has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
Does The Fundamentals of Caring have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fundamentals of Caring has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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