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How to Build a Better Boy

  • TV Movie
  • 20142014
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.1K
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China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund, and Marshall Williams in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
ComedyFamilySci-Fi
Teenage tech whizzes unwittingly use military software to program a robotic boyfriend.Teenage tech whizzes unwittingly use military software to program a robotic boyfriend.Teenage tech whizzes unwittingly use military software to program a robotic boyfriend.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
3.1K
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  • Director
    • Paul Hoen
  • Writer
    • Jason Mayland
  • Stars
    • China Anne McClain
    • Kelli Berglund
    • Marshall Williams
Top credits
  • Director
    • Paul Hoen
  • Writer
    • Jason Mayland
  • Stars
    • China Anne McClain
    • Kelli Berglund
    • Marshall Williams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 19User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Jesse Camacho, China Anne McClain, Ashley Argota, Kelli Berglund, Noah Centineo, and Marshall Williams in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund, and Marshall Williams in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    China Anne McClain in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    China Anne McClain and Marshall Williams in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    Matthew G. Taylor in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    Paulino Nunes in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    Ashley Argota in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    Matt Shively and Marshall Williams in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    Kelli Berglund and Christina Fox in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    Noah Centineo in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    China Anne McClain, Ashley Argota, and Kelli Berglund in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
    China Anne McClain and Marshall Williams in How to Build a Better Boy (2014)

    Top cast

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    China Anne McClain
    China Anne McClain
    • Gabby Harrisonas Gabby Harrison
    Kelli Berglund
    Kelli Berglund
    • Mae Hartleyas Mae Hartley
    Marshall Williams
    Marshall Williams
    • Albert Banksas Albert Banks
    Matt Shively
    Matt Shively
    • Bart Hartleyas Bart Hartley
    Ashley Argota
    Ashley Argota
    • Nevaeh Barnesas Nevaeh Barnes
    Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo
    • Jaden Starkas Jaden Stark
    Roger Bart
    Roger Bart
    • Dr. James Hartleyas Dr. James Hartley
    Ron Lea
    Ron Lea
    • General McFeeas General McFee
    Ieva Lucs
    • Major Jenksas Major Jenks
    Paulino Nunes
    Paulino Nunes
    • Zephyras Zephyr
    Matthew G. Taylor
    Matthew G. Taylor
    • Weevilas Weevil
    • (as Matt Taylor)
    Alex Karzis
    Alex Karzis
    • Poxas Pox
    Christina Fox
    Christina Fox
    • Ellaas Ella
    Sasha Clements
    Sasha Clements
    • Marnieas Marnie
    Jesse Camacho
    Jesse Camacho
    • Tonyas Tony
    Richard McMillan
    • Principal Fragneras Principal Fragner
    Martin Roach
    Martin Roach
    • Coach Vossas Coach Voss
    Beatriz Yuste
    Beatriz Yuste
    • Ms. Shapiroas Ms. Shapiro
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writer
      • Jason Mayland
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Follows high school sophomores Mae Hartley and Gabby Harrison, two tech-savvy best friends who devise a plan to create the perfect boyfriend with just a few strokes of the keyboard and a wireless connection. What Gabby and Mae don't realize is that the computer they use is set up to generate a robotic super soldier, which they have inadvertently activated in the form of Albert, a macho yet sensitive super cute boy. —Disney Channel
    artificially created boybest friendhigh schooltaxishakespearean quotation20 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Never underestimate two girls with a plan.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • TV-G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ashley Argota and Matt Shively previously co-starred in the series True Jackson, VP (2008), which aired on Disney Channel's rival network, Nickelodeon. They also worked together in The Troop (2009), another Nickelodeon show.
    • Goofs
      Events are supposed to be taking place in the United States, yet they are playing football on a Canadian-styled field.
    • Quotes

      Gabby Harrison: High school boys are like old smart phones. They're buggy, they think too slowly...

      Mae Hartley: ...and they crash when you need 'em most.

    • Connections
      Featured in China Anne McClain & Kelli Berglund: Something Real (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Something Real
      written by Antonina Armato, Tim James, IN-Q and Thomas Armato Sturges
      Performed by Kelli Berglund and China Anne McClain

    User reviews19

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Bad Disney channel film, at least its not Zapped
    Another Disney channel flop another basic high school story with 1 thing different so they can market it This one isn't as bad as stuff like zombies or the 2018 Freaky Friday but its not unique or enjoyable enough to stand out.
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    • ghostfiendghost
    • Jan 21, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • El chico ideal
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Schorr Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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