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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

  • 2022
  • PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022)
Based on the book by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, set in 1987 El Paso, it's the tale of two teenage Mexican-American loners as they explore their friendship and the difficult road to self-discovery.
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Coming-of-AgeDrama

Mexican teenagers Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana explore their friendship while struggling with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality and family relationships in 1987 El Paso, Texas.Mexican teenagers Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana explore their friendship while struggling with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality and family relationships in 1987 El Paso, Texas.Mexican teenagers Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana explore their friendship while struggling with racial and ethnic identity, sexuality and family relationships in 1987 El Paso, Texas.

  • Director
    • Aitch Alberto
  • Writers
    • Aitch Alberto
    • Benjamin Alire Sáenz
  • Stars
    • Max Pelayo
    • Reese Gonzales
    • Veronica Falcón
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aitch Alberto
    • Writers
      • Aitch Alberto
      • Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    • Stars
      • Max Pelayo
      • Reese Gonzales
      • Veronica Falcón
    • 26User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations total

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    Max Pelayo
    Max Pelayo
    • Aristotle Mendoza
    Reese Gonzales
    Reese Gonzales
    • Dante Quintana
    Veronica Falcón
    Veronica Falcón
    • Liliana Mendoza
    Eugenio Derbez
    Eugenio Derbez
    • Jaime Mendoza
    Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria
    • Soledad Quintana
    Kevin Alejandro
    Kevin Alejandro
    • Sam Quintana
    Jose Diaz
    • Charlie Escobedo
    Maynor Alvarado
    Maynor Alvarado
    • Julian Enriquez
    Marlene Forte
    Marlene Forte
    • Tia Ophelia
    Isabella Gomez
    Isabella Gomez
    • Gina Navarro
    Hanani Taylor
    Hanani Taylor
    • Susie Byrd
    Luna Blaise
    Luna Blaise
    • Elena Tellez
    Diego Parra
    Diego Parra
    • Daniel
    Marcelo Olivas
    Marcelo Olivas
    • Old Drunk
    Emiliano Torres
    Emiliano Torres
    • Tio Juanito
    Melissa Macedo
    Melissa Macedo
    • Elvira 'Verá' Mendoza
    Michelle Macedo
    Michelle Macedo
    • Emilia 'Emmy' Mendoza
    Martin Morales
    Martin Morales
    • Mr. Rodriguez
    • Director
      • Aitch Alberto
    • Writers
      • Aitch Alberto
      • Benjamin Alire Sáenz
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The radio program in this movie is voiced by Lin Manuel Miranda, who also narrated the audiobook version of this story.
    • Goofs
      Immediately before the car crash, Ari and Dante are seen caught standing in a torrential downpour that would have completely soaked them, but their shirts only get lightly wet around the shoulders.
    • Quotes

      Dante Quintana: Someday, I'm going to discover all the secrets of the universe.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Big Gay Fiction Podcast: Ep 438: Viewing Recommendations for a Very Queer Halloween (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Smalltown Boy
      Written by James William Somerville, Steven William Bronski, Larry Steinbachek

      Performed by Bronski Beat

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    User reviews26

    Featured review
    8/10

    moving coming-of-age story that needs to be longer

    Sweet, moving, gentle, honest, beautifully shot. Aitch alberto is a clearly talented filmmaker and reese gonzales is perfect in his role as dante. Eugenio derbez is also great in this. It's clear that the people involved genuinely care about the book and making an accurate adaptation. If it had slowed down and allowed more time for background and character development, this would have probably been a 10/10. It just felt rushed. We needed to spend more time with the characters to understand their nuance. Nevertheless, as a huge fan of the book, i enjoyed this a lot. I have notes but i will probably rewatch.
    • sheri_feld
    • Sep 9, 2023
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    • Release date
      • September 8, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Site
      • Sitio Oficial Latinoamérica
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • 那些與初戀有關的祕密
    • Filming locations
      • El Paso, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Limelight
      • Boies Schiller Entertainment
      • 3Pas Studios
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $407,838
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $230,205
      • Sep 10, 2023
    • Gross worldwide
      • $407,838
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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