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Flamin' Hot (2023)

“The flavor you know. The story you don't.”

8.0/10 · 871 votes 1h 39m pg-13 ComedyDramaHistory

#8 of 202 films from 2023 #50 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Eva Longoria · Written by Lewis Colick, Linda Yvette Chavez

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jesse Garciaas Richard Montañez
Annie Gonzalezas Judy Montañez
Emilio Riveraas Vacho Montañez
Vanessa Martinezas Concha Montañez
Dennis Haysbertas Clarence C. Baker
Tony Shalhoubas Roger Enrico
Pepe Sernaas Abuelito
Bobby Sotoas Tony Romero
Jimmy Gonzalesas Hector Morales
Matt Walshas Lonny Mason
Carlos S. Sanchezas Young Richard
Hunter Jonesas Lucky Montañez
Carlos Solórzanoas Young Lucky Montañez
Brice Gonzálezas Steven Montañez

Facts

Release dateMarch 11, 2023
Runtime99 min (1h 39m) — shorter as the 2023 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Drama, History
LanguageEN
IMDbtt8105234

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Questions

How long is Flamin' Hot?
Flamin' Hot runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Flamin' Hot worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8/10 across 871 votes, which places it #8 of 202 films released in 2023 in this index (top 97%) and #50 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Flamin' Hot?
Flamin' Hot was directed by Eva Longoria.
Who stars in Flamin' Hot?
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.
What is Flamin' Hot rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Flamin' Hot?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/36849.

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