Girls build a robot boyfriend in “How to Build a Better Boy” (2014).
“How to Build a Better Boy” follows best friends Gabby Harrison and Mae Hartley, two tech-whizzes who computer-program Albert, the perfect virtual boyfriend for Mae. John Medland / Getty Images
Audience Score: 57%
Two intelligent teens build a virtual boyfriend in “How to Build a Better Boy.” To their surprise, a real robot boyfriend arrives on their doorstep and chaos ensues at their high-school homecoming. Fans can also spot Netflix star Noah Centineo in this movie.
Many fans wrote that they think this film has a similar plot to the 1985 teen classic, “Weird Science” but it’s still pretty good. “It’s totally unbelievable yet it is totally fun!” wrote one viewer.