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How to Build a Better Boy

Never underestimate two girls with a plan.

2014 · G · 1h 30m

Directed by Paul Hoen

6.3

TMDB audience score
415 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

After inadvertently inputting the qualities of the ideal boyfriend into a high-tech government computer, two social outcasts named Mae and Gabby must contend with Albert, a cybernetic sweetheart with only one directive: to treat Mae to the perfect highschool romance.

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Cast

  • China Anne McClain
    Gabby Harrison

  • Kelli Berglund
    Mae Hartley

  • Marshall Williams
    Albert Banks

  • Matt Shively
    Bart Hartley

  • Ashley Argota
    Nevaeh Barnes

  • Noah Centineo
    Jaden Stark

  • Roger Bart
    James Hartley

  • Ron Lea
    General McFee

  • Ieva Lucs
    Major Jenks

  • Paulino Nunes
    Zephyr

  • Matthew G. Taylor
    Weevil

  • Alex Karzis
    Pox

  • Christina Fox
    Ella

  • Sasha Clements
    Marnie

  • Jesse Camacho
    Tony

  • Richard McMillan
    Principal Fragner

  • Martin Roach
    Coach Voss

  • Beatriz Yuste
    Ms. Shapiro