The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
An unlikely caregiver and his witty client embark on a road trip, finding connection and humor along the way.
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 intense is The Fundamentals of Caring?
The Fundamentals of Caring has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated R.
What The Fundamentals of Caring feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingfeel goodintimateearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFull attention
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Is The Fundamentals of Caring scary?
No. The Fundamentals of Caring is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Fundamentals of Caring gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Fundamentals of Caring sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Fundamentals of Caring OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is The Fundamentals of Caring?
The Fundamentals of Caring runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream The Fundamentals of Caring?
The Fundamentals of Caring is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Fundamentals of Caring have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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