Flamin' Hot
movie

The flavor you know. The story you don't.
Released March 11, 2023
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 García
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

Pepe Serna
as
Abuelito

Bobby Soto
as
Tony Romero

Jimmy Gonzáles
as
Hector Morales

Matt Walsh
as
Lonny Mason
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Carlos S. Sanchez
as
Young Richard

Hunter Jones
as
Lucky Montañez
Crew

Linda Yvette Chavez
as
Screenplay
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Byron Beane
as
Casting Associate
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Christi Moraga
as
Hairstylist
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Federico Cantini
as
Director of Photography
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Brandon Mendez
as
Production Design

Samuel Rodriguez
as
Executive Producer
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David Kern
as
Executive Producer

Kayla Emter
as
Editor
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Liza D. Espinas
as
Editor
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Cabot McMullen
as
Production Design

Marcelo Zarvos
as
Original Music Composer

Diane Warren
as
Songs