Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

2023 · 97 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.5 (65 votes)

Dir. Aitch Alberto · Starring Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, Eugenio Derbez, Veronica Falcón, Kevin Alejandro, Eva Longoria · Music Isabella Summers

RomanceDrama

Two teenage Mexican-American loners in 1987 El Paso explore a new, unusual friendship and the difficult road to self-discovery.

VIBE

This film offers a tender, introspective journey through the complexities of first love and self-discovery. It's a bittersweet, hopeful exploration of connection and identity, wrapped in a warm, nostalgic 1980s embrace. The gentle pacing allows emotions to unfold authentically, creating a deeply felt experience.

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