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How to Build a Better Boy

  • TV Movie
  • 20142014
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
3.2K
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POPULARITY
8,432
171
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
5.3/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,432
171
  • 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
    • 22User 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 Torres, Kelli Berglund, and Noah Centineo 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)
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    Ashley Argota Torres 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 Torres, 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 Harrison
    Kelli Berglund
    Kelli Berglund
    • Mae Hartley
    Marshall Williams
    Marshall Williams
    • Albert Banks
    Matt Shively
    Matt Shively
    • Bart Hartley
    Ashley Argota Torres
    Ashley Argota Torres
    • Nevaeh Barnes
    • (as Ashley Argota)
    Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo
    • Jaden Stark
    Roger Bart
    Roger Bart
    • Dr. James Hartley
    Ron Lea
    Ron Lea
    • General McFee
    Ieva Lucs
    • Major Jenks
    Paulino Nunes
    Paulino Nunes
    • Zephyr
    Matthew G. Taylor
    Matthew G. Taylor
    • Weevil
    • (as Matt Taylor)
    Alex Karzis
    Alex Karzis
    • Pox
    Christina Fox
    Christina Fox
    • Ella
    Sasha Clements
    Sasha Clements
    • Marnie
    Jesse Camacho
    Jesse Camacho
    • Tony
    Richard McMillan
    • Principal Fragner
    Martin Roach
    Martin Roach
    • Coach Voss
    Beatriz Yuste
    Beatriz Yuste
    • Ms. Shapiro
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writer
      • Jason Mayland
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ashley Argota Torres 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 reviews22

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    3/10
    I HATE THE FL
    OK now don't get me wrong I enjoyed the movie and I love the actors who playing in it. But the female lead oh my gosh she was so annoying she changed completely after meeting the guy and ignored her best friend she acted kind of like she was all that and she got her head stuck in the clouds and so obviously she started to ignore her best friend who is trying to help her and they got an argument going to fight whatever whatever right she doesn't even end up apologizing the best friend apologizes and she's like " I held you back" like I found out so annoying.
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    • Oct 20, 2021

    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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