The Fundamentals of Caring Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Follows Ben, a retired writer who becomes a caregiver after suffering a personal tragedy. After 6 weeks of training, Ben meets his first client, Trevor, a foul-mouthed 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor take an impromptu road trip to all the places Trevor has become obsessed with while watching the local news, including their holy grail: the World's Deepest Pit. Along the way, they pick up a sassy runaway and a mother-to-be who help test the pair’s survival skills outside of their calculated existence as they come to understand the importance of hope and true friendship.

Cited as official plot version from netflix.com

Comedy Drama Adaptation

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Fundamentals of Caring.

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  Selena Gomez

  ... Dot

  Getaway, Emilia Pérez

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  Paul Rudd

  ... Ben

  Anaconda, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

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  Jennifer Ehle

  ... Elsa

  Spooks: The Greater Good, Fifty Shades Darker

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  Craig Roberts

  ... Trevor

  22 Jump Street, The First Time

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  Megan Ferguson

  ... Peaches

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Crew Behind the Film

The The Fundamentals of Caring behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Rob Burnett last directed Untitled Rob Burnett/Jon Beckerman Teen Project. The film's writer Rob Burnett last wrote Dashing Through the Snow and Untitled Rob Burnett/Jon Beckerman Teen Project.

Director

Rob Burnett

Screenwriter

Rob Burnett

Producers

Jon Beckerman
David Letterman

Production Details

What we know about the The Fundamentals of Caring movie production.

Key Facts

• Netflix snapped up the title’s SVOD rights for an estimated $7M.
• The closing night film at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
• Based on the 2012 novel by Jonathan Evison. As director/screenwriter Rob Burnett explains, "When I read Jonathan's novel I was thoroughly impressed by his careful and skillful handling of such delicate material. In lesser hands the book would have been maudlin, but Jonathan miraculously infuses a heartbreaking story with inspiration, hope and even comedy. I am honored and flattered that he trusts me to bring his work to the screen."

Production Updates for The Fundamentals of Caring

May 2016

Completed

Changed The Fundamentals of Caring movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2015

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Oct 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Worldwide Pants, Rob Burnett and Jon Beckerman have secured big-screen rights to Jonathan Evison’s novel. "Late Show With David Letterman" exec producer Rob Burnett will adapt and direct the film.

Oct 2012

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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