Based on the book, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, set in 1987 El Paso, two outcast teenagers– Aristotle “Ari” and Dante, become instant friends. But when Dante wants friendship to turn into romance, the conflicted Ari recoils. This beautiful, multilayered exploration of first love and self-acceptance casts a beguiling spell.
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Listed as one of the Most Anticipated Book-to-Screen Adaptations of 2023, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is written and directed by Aitch Alberto.
The film stars Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, Eugenio Derbez, Veronica Falcón, Kevin Alejandro and NHMC Visionary Alliance member, Eva Longoria.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is produced by Valerie Stadler, Dylan Sellers, Chris Parker, Ben Odell, Eugenio Derbez and NHMC Visionary Alliance member, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
This Mexican-American coming-of-age story allows for self-questioning youth everywhere to finally feel seen.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is in theaters everywhere on September 8th. Click here to find a theater near you!
