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The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)

★ 7.3TV-MA93 min

2016 American film by Rob Burnett

The Fundamentals of Caring is a 2016 American road comedy-drama film written and directed by Rob Burnett, based on the 2012 novel The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving by Jonathan Evison. Starring Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, and Selena Gomez, the film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 29, 2016, and was released on Netflix on June 24, 2016.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Fundamentals of Caring about?
The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) — 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.
Is The Fundamentals of Caring based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Fundamentals of Caring scary?
Content rating: TV-MA. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.