Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Synopsis
Two teenage Mexican-American loners in 1987 El Paso explore a new, unusual friendship and the difficult road to self-discovery.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-28
Top Cast
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Max Pelayo
Aristotle Mendoza
Reese Gonzales
Dante Quintana
Eugenio Derbez
Jaime Mendoza
Veronica Falcón
Liliana Mendoza
Kevin Alejandro
Sam Quintana
Eva Longoria
Soledad Quintana
Luna Blaise
Elena Tellez
Marlene Forte
Tia Ophelia
Isabella Gómez
Gina Navarro
Maynor Alvarado
Julian Enriquez
Hanani Taylor
Susie Byrd
Jose Diaz
Charlie Escobedo
Martin Morales
Mr. Rodriguez
Alejandro De Anda
Fernando
Emiliano Torres
Tio Juanito
Diego Parra
Daniel
Marcelo Olivas
Old Drunk
Melissa Macedo
Elvira 'Verá' Mendoza
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysEvery Colour In Between Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 8, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 14, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aitch Alberto
- Screenplay & Story
- Aitch Alberto
- Original Score
- Isabella Summers
- Original Title
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 3Pas Studios, Big Swing Productions, Limelight
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aitch Alberto
Aitch Alberto, Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Isabella Summers
Akis Konstantakopoulos
Stefanie Visser, Harry Yoon
Aitch Alberto, Ben Odell, Kyra Sedgwick, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Meredith Bagby
Department Leadership Roster
Stefanie Visser
Editor
Ben Odell
Producer
Kyra Sedgwick
Producer
Aitch Alberto
Director
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Producer
Valerie Stadler
Producer
David Boies III
Producer
Harry Yoon
Editor
Aitch Alberto
Screenplay
Akis Konstantakopoulos
Director of Photography
Isabella Summers
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe about?
Two teenage Mexican-American loners in 1987 El Paso explore a new, unusual friendship and the difficult road to self-discovery.
Who directed Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe?
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe was directed by Aitch Alberto.
Who stars in Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe?
The principal cast of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe includes Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, Eugenio Derbez, Veronica Falcón, Kevin Alejandro.
When was Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe released and how long is it?
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe was composed by Isabella Summers.
Is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe based on a book or true story?
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Benjamin Alire Sáenz".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe?
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).