The Fundamentals of Caring_
"Caring is a funny thing."
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.
Starring
Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
29 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Fundamentals of Caring was released 10 years ago in 2016.
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...
The Fundamentals of Caring is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (20)
Paul Rudd
Ben Benjamin
Craig Roberts
Trevor Conklin
Selena Gomez
Dot
Jennifer Ehle
Elsa Conklin
Megan Ferguson
Peaches
Frederick Weller
Bob Richardson
Julia Denton
Janet
Alex Huff
Jodi Benjamin
Samantha Huskey
Kaitlin
Bill Murphey
Mike
Alan Boell
Courier
Robert Walker Branchaud
Burly Mover
ES
Eric Singer
Burly Helper #2
James Donadio
Waiter
Donna Biscoe
Caregiving Instructor
Ashley White
Cute Travel Channel Girl
MP
Matthew Pruitt
TV Reporter
Matt Mercurio
EMT
Bobby Cannavale
Cash (uncredited)
Walter Hendrix III
Quarry Patron (uncredited)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (2,285 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Fundamentals of Caring about?
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 long is The Fundamentals of Caring?
The Fundamentals of Caring has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The Fundamentals of Caring?
The cast of The Fundamentals of Caring includes Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle, Megan Ferguson.
What is the rating of The Fundamentals of Caring?
The Fundamentals of Caring has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 2,285 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama