How to Build a Better Boy
“Never underestimate two girls with a plan.”
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.
Where to watch How to Build a Better Boy in United States
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Where is How to Build a Better Boy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
About How to Build a Better Boy
How to Build a Better Boy is a 2014 English-language family, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Paul Hoen. The cast is led by China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund, Marshall Williams. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus.
How to Build a Better Boy was produced by Schorr Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 18, 2014, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Paul Hoen
- Writers
- Jason Mayland
- Release date
- November 18, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Schorr Pictures
How to Build a Better Boy cast & crew
How to Build a Better Boy was directed by Paul Hoen and written by Jason Mayland.
The cast features China Anne McClain as Gabby Harrison, Kelli Berglund as Mae Hartley, Marshall Williams as Albert Banks, Matt Shively as Bart Hartley, Ashley Argota as Nevaeh Barnes, and Noah Centineo as Jaden Stark.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kenneth Burgomaster, cinematography is by David A. Makin, and it was produced by Adam Kossack and Robin Schorr.
Is How to Build a Better Boy worth watching?
How to Build a Better Boy holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 408 ratings, a solidly received family films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family, science fiction, and tv movie, How to Build a Better Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch How to Build a Better Boy
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Cast of How to Build a Better Boy
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
How to Build a Better Boy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch How to Build a Better Boy in United States?
How to Build a Better Boy is streaming on Disney Plus in United States.
▸Is How to Build a Better Boy on Disney Plus?
Yes — How to Build a Better Boy is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is How to Build a Better Boy in?
How to Build a Better Boy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is How to Build a Better Boy?
How to Build a Better Boy runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is How to Build a Better Boy rated?
How to Build a Better Boy is rated G. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 408 ratings.
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