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Flamin' Hot(2023)

1h 39mDrama, HistoryEnglish
7.9/10
819 user ratings

The flavor you know. The story you don't.

Overview

The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.

Director

Eva Longoria

Studio

Franklin Entertainment

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Cast

Jesse García

Jesse García

as Richard Montañez

Annie Gonzalez

Annie Gonzalez

as Judy Montañez

Emilio Rivera

Emilio Rivera

as Vacho Montañez

Vanessa Martinez

Vanessa Martinez

as Concha Montañez

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

as Clarence C. Baker

Tony Shalhoub

Tony Shalhoub

as Roger Enrico

Pepe Serna

Pepe Serna

as Abuelito

Bobby Soto

Bobby Soto

as Tony Romero

Jimmy Gonzáles

Jimmy Gonzáles

as Hector Morales

Matt Walsh

Matt Walsh

as Lonny Mason

Carlos S. Sanchez

as Young Richard

Hunter Jones

Hunter Jones

as Lucky Montañez

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2023

Runtime

1h 39m

Language

English

Rating

7.9 / 10

Production Companies

Franklin Entertainment • Searchlight Pictures

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Where can I watch Flamin' Hot?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Flamin' Hot (2023).

What is Flamin' Hot about?

The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.

Who directed Flamin' Hot?

Flamin' Hot was directed by Eva Longoria and released in 2023. It is a drama, history film.

How long is Flamin' Hot?

Flamin' Hot has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

Who stars in Flamin' Hot?

The cast of Flamin' Hot includes Jesse García as Richard Montañez, Annie Gonzalez as Judy Montañez, Emilio Rivera as Vacho Montañez, Vanessa Martinez as Concha Montañez, Dennis Haysbert as Clarence C. Baker and more.

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