Flamin' Hot (2023)
The flavor you know. The story you don't.
99 min
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.
- Release date
- March 11, 2023
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Jesse Garcia as Richard Montañez
- Annie Gonzalez as Judy Montañez
- Emilio Rivera as Vacho Montañez
- Vanessa Martinez as Concha Montañez
- Dennis Haysbert as Clarence C. Baker
- Tony Shalhoub as Roger Enrico
- Pepe Serna as Abuelito
- Bobby Soto as Tony Romero
- Jimmy Gonzales as Hector Morales
- Matt Walsh as Lonny Mason
Crew
- Eva Longoria · Director
- Lewis Colick · Writer
- Linda Yvette Chávez · Writer
- Richard Montanez · Writer
- Judy Montanez · Writer
- DeVon Franklin · Producer
- Marcelo Zarvos · Composer
- Federico Cantini · Cinematographer
- Kayla Emter · Editor
- Liza D. Espinas · Editor
- Carla Hool · Casting director
- Cabot McMullen · Production designer
- Brandon Mendez · Production designer