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The Fundamentals of Caring gets maximum mileage out of the chemistry between its well-matched leads as it follows a fairly well-worn coming-of-age road trip route.
Tristram Fane Saunders Daily Telegraph (UK) It's formulaic, sentimental and the cast list includes Selena Gomez. But it's also one of this summer's most enjoyable lightweight comedies. Rated: 3/5 Jun 26, 2016 Full Review Leah Greenblatt Entertainment Weekly Death, taxes, the enduring adorability of Paul Rudd: these things, at least, we know for certain. Rated: B Jun 23, 2016 Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times A strained, overly familiar tale of catharsis and redemption. Jun 23, 2016 Full Review Jamie Healy Radio Times Emotional baggage carried by each of the characters does sometimes threaten to spoil the fun, but director Rob Burnett largely keeps platitudes and sermonising in check, delivering a fist-pumping pay-off that's so unexpected, it's sure to raise a smile. Rated: 3/5 Aug 22, 2024 Full Review Bertie Archer One Room With A View The Fundamentals of Caring sometimes feels clumsy with two left feet. But the central relationship between Rudd and Roberts shines through... Rated: 3/5 Mar 30, 2019 Full Review Jennifer Heaton Alternative Lens Fairly standard road trip comedy made enjoyable by some solid gags and a strong cast. Rated: 7/10 Nov 2, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
Chris W Paul Rudd never fails me and Selena Gomez was so entertaining. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Chris B Whoever was in charge of casting, for this film, did an outstanding job. Everyone in it was great Paul Rudd & Craig Roberts had great chemistry. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Lynn D Such a lovely heartwarming film 🥰 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review Melissa B For the tender-hearts with a dark sense of humor, this is one that you don’t want to miss. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review Pinkie P It goes through all the motions, but doesn't hit the spot Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review Damian Z This film is so much more than the trailer suggests. An absolute joy to relax and unwind to. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A writer (Paul Rudd) retires after a personal tragedy and becomes a disabled teen's caregiver. When the two embark on an impromptu road trip, their ability to cope is tested as they start to understand the importance of hope and friendship.
Director
Rob Burnett
Producer
Rob Burnett, Donna Gigliotti, James Spies
Screenwriter
Rob Burnett
Production Co
Levantine Films, Worldwide Pants
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 23, 2017
Runtime
1h 33m