How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
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- TV-G
- 1h 30min
- Comedy, Family
- 15 Aug 2014 (USA)
- TV Movie
Teenage tech whizzes unwittingly use military software to program a robotic boyfriend.
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Awards:
- 2 nominations.
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Cast
| China Anne McClain | ... |
Gabby Harrison
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| Kelli Berglund | ... |
Mae Hartley
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| Marshall Williams | ... |
Albert Banks
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| Matt Shively | ... |
Bart Hartley
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| Ashley Argota Torres | ... |
Nevaeh Barnes
(as Ashley Argota)
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| Noah Centineo | ... |
Jaden Stark
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| Roger Bart | ... |
Dr. James Hartley
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| Ron Lea | ... |
General McFee
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Ieva Lucs | ... |
Major Jenks
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| Paulino Nunes | ... |
Zephyr
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| Matthew G. Taylor | ... |
Weevil
(as Matt Taylor)
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| Alex Karzis | ... |
Pox
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| Christina Fox | ... |
Ella
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| Sasha Clements | ... |
Marnie
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| Jesse Camacho | ... |
Tony
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Richard McMillan | ... |
Principal Fragner
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| Martin Roach | ... |
Coach Voss
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| Beatriz Yuste | ... |
Ms. Shapiro
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Alesha Bailey | ... |
Chloe
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Daron Washington | ... |
Referee
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Adam Pellerine | ... |
Linebacker
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Brayden Jones | ... |
Gleason
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| Neil Whitely | ... |
Police Chief
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Brad Borbridge | ... |
Deputy
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| Kevin Alves | ... |
Senior
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| Shaquan Lewis | ... |
Injured Team Member
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Simon Edwards | ... |
Singing Chaperone #1
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Jake Warren | ... |
Singing Chaperone #2
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Josh Dawson | ... |
Singing Chaperone #3
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Christian Fedele | ... |
Singing Chaperone #4
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| Helen Johns | ... |
Computer Voice
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| Elina Miyake Jackson | ... |
High School Student
(as Elina Miyake)
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Chanelle Larocque | ... |
Nevaeh's Angel
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| Richard McMillan | ... |
Principal Fragner
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| Attila Sebesy | ... |
Soldier
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Najhai Unique | ... |
Nicolette
(as Cyriana)
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| Shane Clinton Jarvis | ... |
Military (uncredited)
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Kevin Proulx | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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Sherton Sanderson | ... |
Jinx Military (uncredited)
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Nickson Silva | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Hoen | ||
Written by
| Jason Mayland | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Kari Hobson | ... | associate producer |
| Adam Kossack | ... | executive producer |
| Michael J. Maschio | ... | producer |
| Robin Schorr | ... | executive producer |
| Dan Seligmann | ... | co-executive producer (as Dan Seligman) |
Music by
| Kenneth Burgomaster | ||
Cinematography by
| David A. Makin | ||
Editing by
| Don Brochu | ||
Editorial Department
| George Delaney | ... | final colorist |
| David E. Schneider | ... | on-line editor |
Production Design by
| John Dondertman | ||
Art Direction by
| Michaela Cheyne | ||
Set Decoration by
| Rosalie Board | ||
Costume Design by
| Alex Kavanagh | ||
| Kara Saun | ||
Makeup Department
| Julia Valente | ... | makeup department head |
| Cassie Bragg | ... | daily makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Olga Kirnos | ... | makeup artist: dailies (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Brooke Fifield | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Jesse Daniel Glass | ... | assistant director |
| Travis McConnell | ... | third assistant director |
| Patrick Murphy | ... | second assistant director |
| Branko Racki | ... | second unit director |
| Tim Singh | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Joelle Craven | ... | assistant art director: graphics |
| Casey Erin MacIntyre | ... | on set dresser |
Sound Department
| Joe Cappelletti | ... | group adr director |
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mark Friedgen | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Glen Gauthier | ... | sound mixer |
| Jason McFarling | ... | sound utility |
| Dennis Alexander Nicholson | ... | boom operator: second unit |
| Steve Switzer | ... | boom operator |
| Randal S. Thomas | ... | dialogue editor |
Visual Effects by
| Brian Arndt | ... | compositor |
| Seth Brower | ... | compositor: Encore Hollywood |
| Abhyuday Karn | ... | digital compositor |
| Michael Kowalski | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Zack Lovatt | ... | screen graphics designer |
| Rian McNamara | ... | digital compositor |
| Kyle Menzies | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Brent Pate | ... | visual effects producer |
| Paige Reynolds | ... | visual effects artist |
| Carrie L. Smith | ... | visual effects artist |
| Tanzir Uzzaman | ... | digital compositor |
Stunts
| Alex Armbruster | ... | stunt double |
| Derek Barnes | ... | stunt double: Albert Banks |
| Tommy Chang | ... | fight coordinator |
| Jason Gosbee | ... | stunts |
| Brayden Jones | ... | stunts |
| Jamie Jones | ... | stunt driver |
| John Kaye | ... | stunt rigger |
| Matthew Lee | ... | stunt performer |
| Alain Moussi | ... | stunt double: Marshall Williams |
| Branko Racki | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gannon Racki | ... | stunt performer |
| Joseph Racki | ... | stunts |
| Robert Racki | ... | stunts |
| Al Vrkljan | ... | stunt performer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lara Alexander | ... | electrician: construction department |
| Mark Berdock | ... | grip |
| Michael Galbraith | ... | gaffer |
| Alan G. Kelly | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| John Medland | ... | still photographer |
| Michael O'Connor | ... | key grip |
| Andrew Read | ... | lighting console programmer |
| Jim Westenbrink | ... | rigging gaffer |
| John Baxter | ... | camera trainee (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Ashley Gray | ... | casting assistant |
| Jonathan Oliveira | ... | casting associate |
| Justin Turner | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jessica Brock | ... | costumer |
| Cori Burchell | ... | costume supervisor |
| Jenn Burton | ... | costume truck supervisor |
| Jessica Elliott | ... | costumer |
| Sarah Goodwin | ... | background costume coordinator |
| Meri-Lee M.J. Helmer | ... | wardrobe (as Meri-Lee Helmer) |
| Leslie Kavanagh | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Michelle Lyte | ... | costume buyer |
| Deniz Rakhmanova | ... | costume assistant |
| Lindsay Walker | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Fred Kamping | ... | location manager |
| Mark McFadden | ... | assistant location manager |
| Jeffery Pong | ... | assistant location manager |
Music Department
| Drew DeAscentis | ... | music editor |
| Renald Francoeur | ... | composer: additional music |
Additional Crew
| Melody Badge | ... | stand-in (as Melody MacDougall) |
| Leor Boshi | ... | production assistant |
| Alana Comeau | ... | director's assistant |
| Katharine Duke | ... | 2nd assistant accountant |
| Andrea Eisen | ... | studio teacher |
| Shamu Naidu | ... | payroll accountant |
| Kristin Pitts | ... | acting coach |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Disney Channel (2014) (United States) (tv)
- Disney Channel (2015) (Japan) (tv)
- Disney Cinemagic (2015) (Germany) (tv)
- Disney+ (2019) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
- Disney+ (2019) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Disney-ABC Domestic Television (2014) (United States) (tv)
- Moviemax Family (2015) (Turkey) (tv)
- Walt Disney Television (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Hula Post (Editing Systems)
- Mosquito Productions (script clearance)
- Picturecars North (picture vehicle supplier)
- Warner Bros. De Lane Lea (adr recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Mae Hartley and Gabby Harrison, best friends and tech-savvy high-school sophomores, devise a plan to create the perfect boyfriend with just a few strokes of the keyboard and a wireless connection. They don't realize that the computer they're using 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 guy. Written by Disney Channel |
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| Taglines | Never underestimate two girls with a plan. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| Goofs | Events are supposed to be taking place in the United States, yet they are playing football on a Canadian-styled field. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in China Anne McClain & Kelli Berglund: Something Real (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Something Real See more » |
| 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. See more » |