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10 Best Movies Like How to Build a Better Boy

If you loved How to Build a Better Boy, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

#1
Zapped

Zapped

2014★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Build a Better Boy for fans of Family & TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Zoey is a talented dancer whose organized life is rudely disrupted when she moves in with her new step-dad and three step-brothers, until she discovers a dog-training app that can ...

#2
Life Is Ruff

Life Is Ruff

2005★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Build a Better Boy for fans of Family & TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Calvin Wheeler is a scheming 13-year-old boy with everything going for him, except for an original issue of his precious comic book collection. When a prized show-dog chases him do...

#3
Rip Girls

Rip Girls

2000★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Build a Better Boy for fans of Family & TV Movie. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A teen-age girl and her father come to an island on Hawaii, they find a closer relationship to each other and think about changing the island. During her adventures, Sydney finds f...

#4
Dear Dumb Diary

Dear Dumb Diary

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Build a Better Boy for fans of Family & TV Movie. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Based on the best selling series "Dear Dumb Diary" by Jim Benton. Follow Jamie Kelly, as she navigates Mackeral Middle School with the help of her best friend Isabella, her nemesis...

#5
Earthrise

Earthrise

2014★ 4.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Build a Better Boy for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

99% of the human race has colonized on Mars. The remaining few work to rehabilitate our dying planet. Each year a small number are selected to return home to aid in the process. Fo...

#6
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Heart Within

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman: The Heart Within

2001★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to How to Build a Better Boy for fans of Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

When Dr. Mike and Sully travel to Boston for Colleen's graduation from medical school, they find Dr. Mike's mother terminally ill. Sully finds himself a target for assassination by...