Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Set in El Paso, Texas, during the summer of 1987, this drama and romance follows two Mexican-American teenagers, Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana. Aristotle is a reserved youth who struggles to connect with his family and peers. After meeting Dante at a public pool, the two form a close bond as Dante teaches him how to swim. Through their developing friendship, the protagonists navigate challenges related to their family dynamics and explore their racial, ethnic, and sexual identities on a path toward self-discovery.

The film was written and directed by Aitch Alberto, marking the first of two directorial efforts before the 2026 release of The Long Con. The movie stars Max Pelayo and Reese Gonzales in the lead roles, supported by a cast that includes Eugenio Derbez, Veronica Falcón, Kevin Alejandro, and Eva Longoria. Production was handled by 3Pas Studios, Big Swing Productions, and Limelight, with Kyra Sedgwick, Ben Odell, and David Boies III serving as producers.

The film has been generally well-received by viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.2 based on 3,400 votes, while it has a slightly higher score of 7.5 on TMDB from 60 votes.