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The Fundamentals of Caring

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2016 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

A mixed bag with no real highs. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Nebraska, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 133K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rob Burnett

  • Paul RuddBen Benjamin
  • Craig RobertsTrevor Conklin
  • Selena GomezDot
  • Jennifer EhleElsa Conklin
  • Megan FergusonPeaches
  • Frederick WellerBob Richardson
  • Julia DentonJanet
  • Alex HuffJodi Benjamin
  • Samantha HuskeyKaitlin
  • Bill MurpheyMike