Movie
Flamin' Hot
The flavor you know. The story you don't.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Flamin' Hot
Cast
Jesse GarciaRichard Montañez
Annie GonzalezJudy Montañez
Emilio RiveraVacho Montañez
Vanessa MartinezConcha Montañez
Dennis HaysbertClarence C. Baker
Tony ShalhoubRoger Enrico
Pepe SernaAbuelito
Bobby SotoTony RomeroCredits
- Directed by
- Eva Longoria
- Written by
- Lewis Colick, Linda Yvette Chavez
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Franklin EntertainmentUnited States
Searchlight PicturesUnited States
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