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How to Build a Better Boy

  • TV Movie
  • 2014
  • TV-G
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
4.1K
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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.

  • Director
    • Paul Hoen
  • Writer
    • Jason Mayland
  • Stars
    • China Anne McClain
    • Kelli Berglund
    • Marshall Williams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    4.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writer
      • Jason Mayland
    • Stars
      • China Anne McClain
      • Kelli Berglund
      • Marshall Williams
    • 23User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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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
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    Christina Fox
    Christina Fox
    • Ella
    Sasha Clements
    Sasha Clements
    • Marnie
    Jesse Camacho
    Jesse Camacho
    • Tony
    Richard McMillan
    • Principal Fragner
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    Martin Roach
    • Coach Voss
    Beatriz Yuste
    Beatriz Yuste
    • Ms. Shapiro
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writer
      • Jason Mayland
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    3Silent_Gaurdian_1

    Really?

    I guarantee that if the title were, "How to Build a Better Girl", there'd be an outrage. As a guy, I find the very title and concept of the movie offensive. There are a lot of guys who try our best to make the women in our life happy, who actually care. A movie basically outlining an ideology of how men "should" be to make them "better", could really hurt the self esteem of some young men who try their best. Wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone.
    7RosanaBotafogo

    I like to watch...

    Teenage tech geniuses unwittingly use military software to program a robotic boyfriend. The film stars China Anne McClain (Talent Program) and Kelli Berglund (Lab Rats) in the lead roles, and tells how technology-savvy students Mae Hartley and Gabby Harrison develop a plan to create the perfect boyfriend with just a few keystrokes. And a wireless connection. What Gabby and Mae don't realize is that the computer they use is programmed to generate a super robotic soldier, which has been activated in the form of Albert, a brave and cute boy at the same time.

    A silly children's film that genuinely captivated me, all very exaggerated like all Disney teen films, all much more of the same, but captivated me, which actually has more to do with our peace of mind than technical quality in itself, everything is perfect, however artificial... I like to watch...
    3fkoesmo

    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.
    5whimsalwhale

    "Un-possible!"

    This movie was kind of cliche, but very enjoyable. My favorite character is Gabby because her outfits are so cute (also I like China Anne McClain.) I loved the dress she wore to the dance. I kept thinking, "I want one just like that." Also, Ashley and Mike were okay. I like how Noah Centineo played Jaden. (He's Atom Smasher in Black Adam.) Though, why does everyone hate Mae and Gabby just because they're nerds? Nerds rock! Though I hate it that the annoying main character always gets to be prom queen. I personally think Gabby is kind of smarter than Mae, despite them having the same iq level. I mean, Mae gets all obsessed over a really dumb robot boy. Also, he makes these really weird machine noises.. :I

    And the thing is, Albert is a soldier, so Mae's father makes sure he does his job helping people all across the globe. "How could he leave me?!" Mae whines. Girl, he didn't leave you. Also, does technology even work like that? No, but maybe it will in the future.
    5youyuzhen-07323

    emm

    Ha, I don't know why I saw this movie. AHA. Can be regarded as history, the ugliest Disney film, in addition to the male master can watch a little bit, everyone else is ugly. Is that mean girI sure it's not from Thailand? And I speak French all day. Is it true that her brother, the lady, is not here to be a guest? Ha, like. If you don't like me, that's your problem. Right

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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

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Robot Sevgilim
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Princessa Productions
      • Schorr Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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