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Feature film — 2023

Flamin' Hot (2023)

8.01h 39mDrama — History

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.

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A high-signal pick with 887 votes.

Franklin Entertainment / Searchlight Pictures

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Director: Eva Longoria

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Cast & crew

Jesse Garcia as Richard Montañez

Jesse Garcia

Richard Montañez

Annie Gonzalez as Judy Montañez

Annie Gonzalez

Judy Montañez

Emilio Rivera as Vacho Montañez

Emilio Rivera

Vacho Montañez

Vanessa Martinez as Concha Montañez

Vanessa Martinez

Concha Montañez

Dennis Haysbert as Clarence C. Baker

Dennis Haysbert

Clarence C. Baker

Tony Shalhoub as Roger Enrico

Tony Shalhoub

Roger Enrico

Pepe Serna as Abuelito

Pepe Serna

Abuelito

Bobby Soto as Tony Romero

Bobby Soto

Tony Romero

Jimmy Gonzales as Hector Morales

Jimmy Gonzales

Hector Morales

Matt Walsh as Lonny Mason

Matt Walsh

Lonny Mason

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Carlos S. Sanchez

Young Richard

Hunter Jones as Lucky Montañez

Hunter Jones

Lucky Montañez

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