My Week with Maisy vs The Fundamentals of Caring
My Week with Maisy has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for The Fundamentals of Caring). My Week with Maisy is the shorter watch at 18m compared with 1h 37m. The Fundamentals of Caring is the older of the two (2016 against 2024). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| My Week with Maisy | The Fundamentals of Caring | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2016 |
| Length | 18m | 1h 37m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Mika Simmons | Rob Burnett |
| Main cast | MyAnna Buring, Joanna Lumley, Poppy Gilbert, Ellie-Mae Siame, Adrian Christopher | Selena Gomez, Paul Rudd, Jennifer Ehle, Craig Roberts, Frederick Weller |
Synopsis
My Week with Maisy
Mrs Foster, a retired lady whose cup is half empty, is starting chemotherapy and is understandably anxious. The last thing she needs, is to have to share the treatment room with a 'know it all child' who wants to grow up to be a lesbian. But through their unexpected friendship, Maisy Jones gives Mrs Foster much more than just a glimmer of hope.
The Fundamentals of Caring
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…
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