The Fundamentals of Caring

TV-MA

2016

1 hr. 33 min.

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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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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Critics Consensus

The Fundamentals of Caring gets maximum mileage out of the chemistry between its well-matched leads as it follows a fairly well-worn coming-of-age road trip route.

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Dustin D

Amazing writing, acting, and storyline. You will laugh, cry, and rejoice at being alive for all the emotions that having a life comes with.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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K K

Hilarious and heart warming.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/23

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Joe M

The Rotten Tomatoes rating 77 does not do justice and should be higher. It grab my attention and was so funny, emotions ran high and the characters are enchanting. The ending was perfect as well. So I give this delightful movie an 85.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Dani G

Feelgood flick, with all the cliches included. Entertaining, but nothing new to offer. A typical odd friendship movie

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/27/23

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hangarbay 2

wholesome and funny great deep story with many moving parts loved it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/22/23

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charming m

What you might expect this film to be about, it isn't.....! Arch, clever, brilliantly acted indie-type comedy. A never better Paul Rudd and Craig Roberts steal the show amid a select group of misfits.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/23

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Rob Burnett

Director

Paul Rudd

Ben Benjamin

Selena Gomez

Dot

Jennifer Ehle

Elsa

Craig Roberts

Trevor

Megan Ferguson

Peaches

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Tristram Fane Saunders

Daily Telegraph (UK)

It's formulaic, sentimental and the cast list includes Selena Gomez. But it's also one of this summer's most enjoyable lightweight comedies.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 26, 2016

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Leah Greenblatt

Entertainment Weekly

Death, taxes, the enduring adorability of Paul Rudd: these things, at least, we know for certain.

Rated: B

Jun 23, 2016

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

A strained, overly familiar tale of catharsis and redemption.

Jun 23, 2016

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Bertie Archer

One Room With A View

The Fundamentals of Caring sometimes feels clumsy with two left feet. But the central relationship between Rudd and Roberts shines through...

Rated: 3/5

Mar 30, 2019

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Jennifer Heaton

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Fairly standard road trip comedy made enjoyable by some solid gags and a strong cast.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 2, 2018

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Mae Abdulbaki

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Is "The Fundamentals of Caring" overly heartwarming? No. It's a road trip movie that starts off well enough but eventually becomes very forced and hard to take seriously.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 22, 2018

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Rob Burnett
Executive Producer: Jamal Daniel, Renee Witt
Screenwriter: Rob Burnett
Production Co: Levantine Films, Worldwide Pants
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 23, 2017

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