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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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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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The Fundamentals of Caring | Rotten Tomatoes (1) 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 Full Review The Fundamentals of Caring | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 Full Review The Fundamentals of Caring | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times A strained, overly familiar tale of catharsis and redemption. Jun 23, 2016 Full Review The Fundamentals of Caring | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Jamie Healy Radio Times Emotional baggage carried by each of the characters does sometimes threaten to spoil the fun, but director Rob Burnett largely keeps platitudes and sermonising in check, delivering a fist-pumping pay-off that's so unexpected, it's sure to raise a smile. Rated: 3/5 Aug 22, 2024 Full Review The Fundamentals of Caring | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review The Fundamentals of Caring | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Jennifer Heaton Alternative Lens Fairly standard road trip comedy made enjoyable by some solid gags and a strong cast. Rated: 7/10 Nov 2, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lynn D Such a lovely heartwarming film 🥰 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review Melissa B For the tender-hearts with a dark sense of humor, this is one that you don’t want to miss. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review Pinkie P It goes through all the motions, but doesn't hit the spot Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review Damian Z This film is so much more than the trailer suggests. An absolute joy to relax and unwind to. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review 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 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/24 Full Review K K Hilarious and heart warming. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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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

Producer
Rob Burnett, Donna Gigliotti, James Spies

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

Runtime
1h 33m
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