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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.
Digital
Jun 9, 2023
Director
Writers
Linda Yvette Chavez, Lewis Colick
Producers
David Kern, Samuel Rodriguez, Merrin Marra
Music
Studio
Franklin Entertainment, Searchlight Pictures
Where to Watch
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Hulu
Stream included
HD
Included
Disney Plus
Stream included
4K
Included
The Roku Channel
Stream with ads
HD
Included
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Moviefone Review
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* Must See
‘Flamin’ Hot’ tells an inspiring, entertaining and (mostly) true story of grit and chips.
Eva Longoria makes her narrative feature directing debut with the tale of Frito-Lay worker Richard Montañez.The movie tells the story of Montañez (Jessie Garcia), who was born in an East Los Angeles barrio community to M...
Cast
Full credits →J
Jesse Garcia
Richard Montañez
A
Annie Gonzalez
Judy Montañez
E
Emilio Rivera
Vacho Montañez
V
Vanessa Martinez
Concha Montañez
D
Dennis Haysbert
Clarence C. Baker
T
Tony Shalhoub
Roger Enrico
P
Pepe Serna
Abuelito
B
Bobby Soto
Tony Romero
J
Jimmy Gonzales
Hector Morales
M
Matt Walsh
Lonny Mason
C
Carlos S. Sanchez
Young Richard
H
Hunter Jones
Lucky Montañez
C
Carlos Solórzano
Young Lucky Montañez
J
Jayde Martinez
Young Judy
F
Fabian Alomar
Pablito
S
Scar
Diego
E
Eric Marq
Nacho
A
Alejandro Montoya Marin
Alejandro
H
Howard Ferguson Jr.
Al Carey
P
Peter Diseth
James Finley
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