Flamin' Hot
Directed by Eva Longoria
Starring Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Emilio Rivera, Vanessa Martinez, Dennis Haysbert, Tony Shalhoub, Pepe Serna, Bobby Soto, Jimmy Gonzales, Matt Walsh
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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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Linda Yvette Chavez, Lewis Colick
- Music
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Cinematography
- Federico Cantini
- Cast
- Vanessa Martinez, Dennis Haysbert, Tony Shalhoub, Pepe Serna, Bobby Soto, Jimmy Gonzales, Matt Walsh, Carlos S. Sanchez, Hunter Jones
Updated July 22, 2026
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