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Flamin' Hot
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Flamin' Hot

2023-03-11 · 99 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · 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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Directors
Eva Longoria
Production companies
Franklin Entertainment, Searchlight Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jesse GarciaJesse GarciaRichard Montañez
Annie GonzalezAnnie GonzalezJudy Montañez
Emilio RiveraEmilio RiveraVacho Montañez
Vanessa MartinezVanessa MartinezConcha Montañez
Dennis HaysbertDennis HaysbertClarence C. Baker
Tony ShalhoubTony ShalhoubRoger Enrico
Pepe SernaPepe SernaAbuelito
Bobby SotoBobby SotoTony Romero
Jimmy GonzalesJimmy GonzalesHector Morales
Matt WalshMatt WalshLonny Mason
Carlos S. SanchezYoung Richard
Hunter JonesHunter JonesLucky Montañez
Carlos SolórzanoCarlos SolórzanoYoung Lucky Montañez
Brice GonzálezSteven Montañez
Jayde MartinezJayde MartinezYoung Judy
Fabian AlomarFabian AlomarPablito
ScarScarDiego
Eric MarqEric MarqNacho
Alejandro Montoya MarinAlejandro Montoya MarinAlejandro
Howard Ferguson Jr.Howard Ferguson Jr.Al Carey

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