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How to Build a Better Boy
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How to Build a Better Boy

2014-11-18 · 90 min · ★ 6.3

Family · Science Fiction · TV Movie

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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Directors
Paul Hoen
Production companies
Schorr Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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China Anne McClainChina Anne McClainGabby Harrison
Kelli BerglundKelli BerglundMae Hartley
Marshall WilliamsMarshall WilliamsAlbert Banks
Matt ShivelyMatt ShivelyBart Hartley
Ashley ArgotaAshley ArgotaNevaeh Barnes
Noah CentineoNoah CentineoJaden Stark
Roger BartRoger BartJames Hartley
Ron LeaRon LeaGeneral McFee
Ieva LucsMajor Jenks
Paulino NunesPaulino NunesZephyr
Matthew G. TaylorMatthew G. TaylorWeevil
Alex KarzisAlex KarzisPox
Christina FoxElla
Sasha ClementsSasha ClementsMarnie
Jesse CamachoJesse CamachoTony
Richard McMillanRichard McMillanPrincipal Fragner
Martin RoachMartin RoachCoach Voss
Beatriz YusteBeatriz YusteMs. Shapiro
Alesha BaileyChloe

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