Film
Flamin' Hot
2023· PG-13· 1h 39m· Drama· History
“The flavor you know. The story you don't.”
Flamin' Hot charts Richard Montañez's ascent from Frito-Lay janitor to the creator of the ubiquitous Flamin' Hot Cheetos, a snack born from his Mexican American heritage and entrepreneurial spirit. The film captures how Montañez's innovative blend of flavors and cultural insights transformed a humble food item into a global sensation, disrupting industry norms and solidifying its place in pop culture.
2023-03-11
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Key Crew
DirectorEva Longoria
ScreenplayLewis Colick
ProducerDeVon Franklin
Director of PhotographyFederico Cantini
Original Music ComposerMarcelo Zarvos
EditorKayla Emter
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Details
Released2023-03-11
Runtime1h 39m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosFranklin Entertainment · Searchlight Pictures
LanguagesEnglish · Spanish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.9/10 · 832 votes
Original languageen
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