How to Build a Better Boy

"Never underestimate two girls with a plan."

2014 1h 30m EN

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★6.3TMDB · 413

FamilyScience FictionTV Movie

Synopsis

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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.

“Never underestimate two girls with a plan.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Hoen
Writers: Jason Mayland
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Hoen, shot by David A. Makin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Kenneth Burgomaster. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Don Brochu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund and Marshall Williams carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Never underestimate two girls with a plan.".

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IMDB entry: tt3098874 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paul Hoen directs. David A. Makin behind the camera. Kenneth Burgomaster scores. Don Brochu cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 12 years ago.
3Directed by Paul Hoen, shot by David A. Makin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Kenneth Burgomaster. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Don Brochu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund and Marshall Williams carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Never underestimate two girls with a plan.".
8IMDB entry: tt3098874 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.