Flamin' Hot
“The flavor you know. The story you don't.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-10
Top Cast
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Jesse Garcia
Richard Montañez
Annie Gonzalez
Judy Montañez
Emilio Rivera
Vacho Montañez
Vanessa Martinez
Concha Montañez
Dennis Haysbert
Clarence C. Baker
Tony Shalhoub
Roger Enrico
Pepe Serna
Abuelito
Bobby Soto
Tony Romero
Jimmy Gonzales
Hector Morales
Matt Walsh
Lonny Mason
Carlos S. Sanchez
Young Richard
Hunter Jones
Lucky Montañez
Carlos Solórzano
Young Lucky Montañez
Brice González
Steven Montañez
Jayde Martinez
Young Judy
Fabian Alomar
Pablito
Scar
Diego
Eric Marq
Nacho
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film & TV Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eva Longoria
- Screenplay & Story
- Linda Yvette Chavez, Lewis Colick
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Flamin' Hot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Franklin Entertainment, Searchlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eva Longoria
Linda Yvette Chavez, Lewis Colick, Richard Montañez, Judy Montañez
Marcelo Zarvos
Federico Cantini
Liza D. Espinas, Kayla Emter
Samuel Rodriguez, David Kern, DeVon Franklin
Department Leadership Roster
Linda Yvette Chavez
Screenplay
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Brandon Mendez
Production Design
Liza D. Espinas
Editor
Cabot McMullen
Production Design
Kayla Emter
Editor
Federico Cantini
Director of Photography
Elaine Montalvo
Costume Design
Derick Pritchard
Stunt Coordinator
Lewis Colick
Screenplay
Jose Marra
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ricardo Camacho Paramo
Visual Effects Supervisor
Eva Longoria
Director
DeVon Franklin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flamin' Hot
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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.
Who stars in Flamin' Hot?
The principal cast of Flamin' Hot includes Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Emilio Rivera, Vanessa Martinez, Dennis Haysbert.
When was Flamin' Hot released and how long is it?
Flamin' Hot was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Flamin' Hot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Flamin' Hot was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
Is Flamin' Hot based on a book or true story?
Flamin' Hot is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Richard Montañez", Book: "Judy Montañez".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Flamin' Hot?
Flamin' Hot holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).