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Where to watch “The Fundamentals of Caring” (2016) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.
What to expect (spoiler-free)
Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (2016).
Genre-wise, it leans into Comedy, Drama, with a runtime around 97 minutes.
Cast highlights include Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Ehle.
The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).
Topics & keywords
wheelchair, affectation, road trip, caregiver, disability, muscular dystrophy, approving, comforting
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Plot
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.
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