Flamin' Hot

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Flamin' Hot

PG-13

Released Jun 2, 2023

2h 9m

Comedy

Drama

Biography

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FLAMIN' HOT is the inspiring true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) who as a Frito Lay janitor disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican American heritage to turn Flamin' Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon.

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Critics Consensus

Flamin' Hot may have a little more than its share of empty calories, but this fun feel-good story is still a decent cinematic snack.

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Audience Says

Flamin' Hot is an inspirational -- and funny -- underdog story that should resonate with anyone who's ever had a dream.

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Kimber Myers

Crooked Marquee

[Flamin' Hot] is not a slog, but it’s surprisingly bland for a movie about a snack that is supposed to be painfully spicy.

Rated: C-

Jun 27, 2023

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Adam Mullins-Khatib

Chicago Reader

Despite the spicy subject matter, Flamin’ Hot is a run-of-the-mill biopic.

Jun 17, 2023

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

We all want to feel as appreciated as we know we should be. It’s why these types of movies hit that warm-and-fuzzy spot, even when they’re little more than serviceable and enjoyable.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 16, 2023

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

A surprisingly uplifting film.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 21, 2024

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

It’s trying very, very hard to make you laugh but doing sweaty rip-offs of Drunk History/Ant-Man in which other actors lip synch to Garcia’s narration is just embarrassing.

Oct 10, 2024

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

Flamin’ Hot is the kind of movie one could design in the halls of a marketing convention.

Jul 5, 2024

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Marja

Loved it! Such a heartfelt and inspiring movies. Annie Gonzalez was amazing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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Rick L

I thoroughly enjoyed Flamin' Hot. We got to see a side of Latino culture not usually depicted and how it burst onto the American food scene, altering both forever. It was uplifting and thought provoking and definitely worth the time and money.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/23

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umakanth r

Flamin' Hot is an incredibly inspiring film that every young person should watch! It beautifully tells the story of how a man with passion, perseverance, and the right support system—especially from his wife—can create something groundbreaking. This movie proves that success isn’t just about degrees; it’s about hard work, vision, and resilience. Watching Richard Montañez fight not just for his dream but also for his family and coworkers, ultimately saving jobs and transforming the company, is truly uplifting. It’s a must-watch for anyone chasing their dreams, no matter where they start. #FlaminHot #InspiringStory #HardWorkPaysOff #DreamBig #NoDegreeRequired #SuccessStory #NeverGiveUp #Motivation #FamilySupport #EntrepreneurMindset #MustWatch #MovieReview #RottenTomatoes

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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Paul G

A really enjoyable family film, its a true story which makes it even more enjoyable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/25

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Jan M

Researching the truth on the movie the hot Cheetos was not invented that way it was portrayed. Lay’s laid off employees in 2012 and have several strikes through the years. Obviously the writer disliked R Reagan. Maybe to try and make it more dramatic that he saved the company from ruin by his flavor invention? Just was not as good as it could have been. Actors were good but the story fell flat for me.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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Audience Member

great movie, i love hot cheetos, thank you my king richard i love you. judy is hot and i need a wife like her❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/25

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FLAMIN' HOT is the inspiring true story of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia) who as a Frito Lay janitor disrupted the food industry by channeling his Mexican American heritage to turn Flamin' Hot Cheetos from a snack into an iconic global pop culture phenomenon.

Director: Eva Longoria
Producer: DeVon Franklin
Screenwriter: Linda Yvette Chávez, Lewis Colick
Distributor: Searchlight Pictures
Production Co: Fox Searchlight Pictures, Franklin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Brief Drug Material)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 2, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 9, 2023
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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