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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

2023Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

DramaRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic698.7Rotten Tomatoes88%94%

A romantic, moving romance movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

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

Feels like

  • LGBTQ+ Romance
  • Mexican-American
  • Friendship & Self-Discovery
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • 1980s Setting
  • Emotional Depth
  • Poignant & Heartfelt
  • Character-Driven
  • Introspective Journey

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Aitch Alberto
Written by
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aitch Alberto
Produced by
Kyra Sedgwick, Lin-Manuel Miranda, David Boies III
Music by
Isabella Summers

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Facts

September 8, 2023 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
September 8, 2023
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
34 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe?"

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Where can I stream Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe?

BrewThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeStarzPlexDarkroom

In the United States, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe streams on Brew, Starz, and Darkroom, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, YOW.tv, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.