
Quick Info
- Year
- 2016
- Director
- Rob Burnett
- Duration
- 97 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
External Ratings
IMDb7.3
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes73%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Fundamentals of Caring
Our Rating
7.4/10
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.4
Acting
7.5
Direction
7.3
Cinematography
7.1
Music
6.9
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention






